Sick Regal Angel

[wsun083]

Hey all,

I am trying to rescue a Regal Angel and don't quite know what to medicate it with. It has flesh showing on both fins. It seems like it is picking at the rocks and eating, but I can't be positive. It isn't eating any of the flake I put in there. Is there anything I can do to save him? He is a bit disoriented, but other than the fins he looks healthy. Maybe I could get a pic tonight.

 

[wsun083]

Actually I found a great article. Looks like this one probably won't make it .

 

[bennyinca]

Here is the regal angel thread, hope you can find some info.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=389107

What kind of tank is it in? Can you get it into a QT?

 

[wsun083]

Thanks for the link to the thread. It's in a 150 Gallon. It's hiding now. From what I've read, if it's not eating when you get it then it's not gonna eat, whatever you try.

 

[bennyinca]

Weel if it is injured it is probably less likely to eat. Is another fish picking on the angel? Also, is it the hardier red sea (yellow belly) type?

 

[wsun083]

Yes, I'm pretty sure it's a Red Sea. I don't think anyone is picking on it. I just got it today though so I'll give it some time. Just wanted to know any tips I might need to facilitate the healing and acclimation.

 

[laverda]

I would start by adding vitamins to the water and and food. Make sure your water parameters are good. Are you feeding it a verity of appropriate foods?

 

[tptp279]

i'd throw some live brine in there to induce him to eat. just load it up with vitamins as well like zoe or marine c.

 

[BlueStag]

Buy a clam from the grocery store. Crack it open and serve the insides on the shell. This has worked wonders for the eating habits of Regal Angels.