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Help my angel fish is sick It has some kind of skin infection and it is not eating2007-11-24 23:32:34

Also it's at the surface of the water all the time but it is not gasping for air. It looks like thier is some kind of film on its head and its vanes are showing.Its in a fresh water aquarium and my angel fish is almost two years old.

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This sounds like either a bacterial infection or a fungus; or a combination of both. The veins showing is a condition called Septicemia. The white 'film' sounds like a fungus. Septicemia is usually a sign of something else going on (probably the fungus).

Your best cure would be to get a medication called Melafix. Most pet stores sell it. It is a liquid that you add to the whole tank - I think it's about 1capful per 10 gallons; either way, the directions are on the bottle. I would be quick - fish do not generally last long once they show signs of Septicemia. Also, Angels are pretty fragile in general.

If you cannot find Melafix, look for Aquari-Sol or you can treat it with Fungus Cure and EM Tabs. In the meantime, I advise adding a couple of teaspoons of aquarium salt (if you have it) and raising the temperature of the tank a bit; this tends to slow the advance of both septicemia and fungus. Salt also helps fish "breathe" better. DO NOT use table salt or iodized salt - it needs to be aquarium salt or it will make things worse.

Also, don't use Melafix and Pimafix at the same time. It will completely obliterate your existing "good" bacteria (in your filter bed) and you will find that you have huge ammonia/nitrite spikes; which can kill other fish or seriously harm the one angel that is still recovering.

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it sounds like ich, depending on how long it has been sick, it can b saved.. u need to go to the fish store and get some ich medicine and read the directions carefully and do exactly as it says.good luck

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It might have 'Ick' there is a chemical you can put in the water that clears it up pretty quick. It is something that needs to be treated though- it is a fungus that grows inside and outside of them, as well as in the aquarium. You should be able to find the treatment for the water at any pet or fish store. Good luck.

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I am so sorry I just lost ours last week. Anyway, did you add some salt to the water? It is a natural healing aid, and make sure she gets lots of air - try putting the air hose right next to her. Is she still swimming ok? Are there any other fish in the tank? Any new ones? Call pet smart. GOOD LUCK.

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Go to the local pet store or walmart and get some Melafix and Primafix. First use the Melafix accordning to the directions. Do multiple water changes regularly and also turn up the temperatur to about 80-82 to encourage healing. If you need to you can also use the Primafix with it because they can go hand i hand to solve most problems that are bacterial, infections, diseases, etc.

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kaili is right.