angelfish gasping and lying upside down - help!!!

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i came downstairs this morning Andy amgelfish was gasping and now its lying upside down in the corner. is there anything i can do????? tested the water, it seems fine
 
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Pictures? And actual numbers would help.

here's some pictures, it actually got up right after i took them and started swimming, but i don't know how long that will last
nitrates less than 10, alkalinity around 9

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Assuming it’s not a disease or a pest like Ick or Velvet. The only way I have saved fish in this kind of condition is to built something that holds their body in place and upright and then position them near to a direct moderat flow source so that flow is constantly going through their mouth and gills. It acts like a ventilator.
Within 24 hours about 30% of them recovered.
Good luck, things like egg crate tie straps and clothing for pins come in very handy.
 

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Unfortunately I've never had any fish survive once they get to that point. Sorry I can't be of more help. Hopefully it maybe just ran into something and got a mild concussion.
 
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