FLAME ANGEL WITH ICH

[LuisCalibre1]

I just got a flame angel fish delivered and it seems to have ICH. What should I do it’s breathing hard on its side. Should I euthanize it?

It’s easier to see the small dots on its tail.

 

[Mak0]

I wouldn’t euthanize it I would see if you can save it first. It’s hard to tell from the pictures but if it is ich, it’s not a severe case. If you have a UV I would run that full blast for a week and see if anything improves. If you don’t have a UV I would get an ich medication and see if it makes it through the night.

 

[LuisCalibre1]

I wouldn’t euthanize it I would see if you can save it first. It’s hard to tell from the pictures but if it is ich, it’s not a severe case. If you have a UV I would run that full blast for a week and see if anything improves. If you don’t have a UV I would get an ich medication and see if it makes it through the night.

It’s captive bred so the online retailer I bought it from said it’s likely flukes. They advised me to give it to a local fish store so I did.

 

[Fish Fan]

It’s captive bred so the online retailer I bought it from said it’s likely flukes. They advised me to give it to a local fish store so I did.

So you don't have the fish anymore?

 

[LuisCalibre1]

So you don't have the fish anymore?

Ye I gave it to a lfs

 

[James CNM]

It’s captive bred so the online retailer I bought it from said it’s likely flukes. They advised me to give it to a local fish store so I did.

Wow, That's customer service and a crap one at that!. I expect you will no longer give them your custom.

 

[Fish Fan]

Ye I gave it to a lfs

Gotcha!

Will the vendor be sending a replacement? When I saw the fish on its side I was a little concerned about possible acclimation stress, in addition to whatever parasite it may have had. If it's helpful, here's a great article on acclimation methods:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/acclimation-methods.903/

 

[James CNM]

Gotcha!

Will the vendor be sending a replacement? When I saw the fish on its side I was a little concerned about possible acclimation stress, in addition to whatever parasite it may have had. If it's helpful, here's a great article on acclimation methods:
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/acclimation-methods.903/

That would be great though I doubt it. Here in the uk only a sealed vendors fish bag qualifies for a refund/replacement re any issues, though seeing spots on a fish through a plastic bag is hit/miss

 

[Fish Fan]

That would be great though I doubt it. Here in the uk only a sealed vendors fish bag qualifies for a refund/replacement re any issues, though seeing spots on a fish through a plastic bag is hit/miss

Yes, that's a tough position for sure, and I see both sides, though I personally would think the vendor would want to replace the fish here. It's not like those spots only started once the bag was opened.

 

[James CNM]

1: Its a real *******..for one i have a flame sumped that i want to move on.
2: Maybe a fresh (RO) dip with an alkaline around 8 for 5mins @25c may have saved the flame