New Flame Angel Twitching!

[digital-audiophile]

That was me indeed.

PS - you beat me to that fish, I saw him on my first pass around the store and was debating if I wanted to take the chance on an angel in a reef tank. (with the loss of my sixline I want to add something different) He is a beautiful fish! I hope he turns out ok.

[OCDP]

Hahah.. I was the small guy in the winter coat... look like a 13 year old, but really am a 19 year old.. yeahhhhh, whoooo.

anyways.. I am hoping that he turns out okay.. there was a smaller one for a cheaper price, but it had ick, so I told the guy and he put him in QT.. I took the bigger one .. so let's hope for him!

[Kryten]

Hope your fish is ok. What's the price on a Flame angel in Calgary these days?

[OCDP]

PM'd you.....

[midgetwaiter]

The twitching could be a couple things. If he is rubbing on something when he does it you have about a 90% chance that some kind of parasite is the problem. Sorry. Is he in a QT or in your reef?

If not it could still be a parasite but it could also just be a Flame angel being wierd. They are tough fish but don't take to moving around very well, if you keep him a month you'll have hime for years.

Either way keep a really close eye on this one. Because of the other angel in the store having ick I'd really suspect that is what is going on here. You might not have been able to see anything on him but you can be pretty sure that he and the sick one came from the same place and probably at the same time. Having said that, think really hard before taking any drastic measures he may recover just fine. If you didn't QT him make sure to watch your other livestock as well.

[OCDP]

Thanks Midget.

He's not rubbing against or on anything.. so it doesn't appear that it's trying to scratch something off.

Now that you've brought it to my attention, you're probably right.. both fish came from the same place, soooo.... therefore I will wait until he comes out and attempt to feed with some garlic soaked mysis and flakes, just to keep him full and strong. It did make it through the night at least... but then again it really doesn't appear to be doing bad... it just twitches.

I did not QT.. shame on me, I know.. I really should have one. (how many times have you heard that one?)

(PS: My YWG slept with the flame last night.. pretty funny, seeing as my goby is a big grump and keeps to himself.)

*edit* - PPS: The Flame is coming out more and more... whoo hoo, he looks pretty darn good, and seems to be doing fairly well (for now) So at least this gives me the opportunity to keep on top of things (ie: feed with garlic, minimal stress, water changes for pristine conditions , etc..)

[OCDP]

Whoo Hoo. Update.


I've done a 2.5g water change for now, the fish just kept to the back and seemed fine during it. I made sure I didn't spook the fish too much either. (I'll do another 2.5g water change tomorrow morning) About 10 minutes ago I fed the tank a mix of Spirulina (sp?) And another brand of flakes , I think it's called new life spectrum. I also put a little mysis into the mix, as well as some garlic extract. The fish was cautious at first, but in no time came and pigged out big time! I was very pleased... I haven't seen it twitch for quite a while now either.

[Skimmerking]

No scotty don't worry about it man. the twiching is nothing turn off the lights as stated and relax the little guy he will get over it too..

Mine did the same thing


mike

[OCDP]

Thanks Mike.

The only reason I worry is because I've had some bad luck with new fish, they always seem to croak, no matter what I do. So I'm pleased things are looking up is all!