Barracuda Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hi, I have had these angels for a while now and have settled in. A while ago, I noticed one of my angels, who was at one stage the biggest and greediest, stop eating, however I didnt think much of it as it still came up for food. Now, he is the smallest. I am getting quite concerned now - he still does not eat - he comes up for the food, excitingly awaiting it in the "food spot" with all the other fish, however once the food touches its mouth, it ignores it, and does not even bother opening his mouth. Every so often he does take one into his mouth, but spits it out. I do see him, however, scavenging the ground for food. Recently, another of my bigger angels has aquired this problem - same thing how it comes up to eat but doesnt bother eating. However, today I noticed it had white poos - trouble? What do you guys think is the problem? Worms? Parasites? Probably something internal? What would you recommend dosing them with? I hear Waterlife Sterazin is for parasites - would this be recommended? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcloughlin2 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Sounds to be worms to me. Metronidazole can work, it is a harsh chemical but so I'd suggest taking a trip to the local aquarium and asking for a treatment for internal worms. You don't need it for treating external parasites so make sure you specify it is for internal worms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcloughlin2 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Sterazin is a good. I would suggest using that if you can get your hands on it. I've used it with success many times for both external and internal problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barracuda Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Have heard about Big L - will this work? Are they readily sold at LFS or are they cheaper/more accessible online? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcloughlin2 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I don't know about the cost of Big L - but get a move on! It's been over 10 days now since your original post and you have not done anything as yet to treat the fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barracuda Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 I should add, I have noticed that although it seems to spit out the food, it seems to eat the almost "microscopic" crushed food from the other fish's broken up food. Is this normal? What are the signs when it has worms? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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