lollipop9 Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 I have a 6 year old male Angelfish that has been unwell for 3 days now. It's not eating, has its tail on the gravel and nose pointing upwards. It cant swim normally, only in the same nose up tail down position. It also seems to be gasping for air. I have a 450 litre tank, everyone else seems happy and healthy and the water is fine. This is an established tank, that hasn't had anything added to it recently and I have had the angel in this tank since he was a bubba. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted September 21, 2009 Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 how long do they live for? maybe hes just reached his time? Very sorry to hear this I hope it works out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop9 Posted September 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2009 Yeah I thought that at first, but have read that they live for 15 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycnlo Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 fish will live the true life if in ideal conditions etc. their lifespan can vary dramatically due to stress , overloading , water changes etc id be stoked to get 6 years out of my fish may be something else have you checked this site for symptoms/diagnosis? http://www.fishvet.com/diagnosis_charts.htm hope you get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop9 Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 :-( Angel fish died this afternoon. I searched heaps of sites for answers but my symptoms didn't match any of theirs. Oh well the rest of my fish are fine so I guess it was just his time. I do feel sorry for his girlfriend though as she looks pretty lost. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycnlo Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 sorry to hear it , hes had not a bad life considering tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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