jjohnson3 Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I went to my LFS and I saw a beautiful Bicolor Angel. I couldn't resist. Everything is fine on the angel for now except I noticed it to have a paleness on its sides. Its been in the tank for about 3 hours and seems to be doing ok. Not shy at all! Is the paleness just a sign of stress? Params salinity---1.025 temp-----78.7 ph------8.3 nitrate---safe nitrite----safe ammonia-safe I just did a five gallon waterchange before I added the fish. All other fish/inverts are fine. No coral currently. Link to comment
burtbollinger Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 um...how big of tank? 20 or less, (30 IMHO) I'd return him, it could be stressful longterm.... these are a bit tricky to care for, but the color change doesnt seem that abnormal.....as long as he seems to be eating, you hvae plenty of LR and hes swimming, I say youre on the right track... from WWM: these fish are among the more difficult of the pygmy angels to keep. You've picked yourself a good challenge. Your best bet would be to obtain [if you don't have it already] some really healthy live rock with a good crop of micro- and macro algae that this fish can pick at. Most all pygmy angels constantly pick at these food-stuffs in the wild, and bringing in similar fauna will promote your success. If things don't turn around very soon, or if you can't get the live rock, try taking a frozen food like Pygmy Angel Formula - thaw it out, and then press small chunks of it into a piece of rock or smooth [dead] coral. This will simulate their natural food source and likewise their natural method for feeding. You can prepare several rocks in one sitting and re-freeze the ones you don't use immediately. edit: just a thought worth keeping in back of mind...it could be beginnings of lateral line.... http://www.wetwebmedia.com/bicolorangfaqs.htm http://www.wetwebmedia.com/dwfangdisfaqs.htm Link to comment
jjohnson3 Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 um...how big of tank? 20 or less, (30 IMHO) I'd return him, it could be stressful longterm.... these are a bit tricky to care for, but the color change doesnt seem that abnormal.....as long as he seems to be eating, you hvae plenty of LR and hes swimming, I say youre on the right track... from WWM: these fish are among the more difficult of the pygmy angels to keep. You've picked yourself a good challenge. Your best bet would be to obtain [if you don't have it already] some really healthy live rock with a good crop of micro- and macro algae that this fish can pick at. Most all pygmy angels constantly pick at these food-stuffs in the wild, and bringing in similar fauna will promote your success. If things don't turn around very soon, or if you can't get the live rock, try taking a frozen food like Pygmy Angel Formula - thaw it out, and then press small chunks of it into a piece of rock or smooth [dead] coral. This will simulate their natural food source and likewise their natural method for feeding. You can prepare several rocks in one sitting and re-freeze the ones you don't use immediately. edit: just a thought worth keeping in back of mind...it could be beginnings of lateral line.... http://www.wetwebmedia.com/bicolorangfaqs.htm http://www.wetwebmedia.com/dwfangdisfaqs.htm My tank is 38 gallons. The only other fish are two occelaris clowns and a firefish. About 40-50 pounds of live rock and 40 pounds of live sand. He/she ate some emerald entree. Its still a little skittish. It will come out of its cave for a few seconds and then go back in. No darting so its not freaked out. Seems to be colored up a little bit. This may be a good sign. Ill be watching it a lot today. I observe my tank at least an hour every day. Its addictive! Link to comment
burtbollinger Posted December 13, 2008 Share Posted December 13, 2008 I'd be optimistic then, i think color change is normal form time to time....on angels tho, i have lil personal experience....good luck! Link to comment
jjohnson3 Posted December 13, 2008 Author Share Posted December 13, 2008 I'd be optimistic then, i think color change is normal form time to time....on angels tho, i have lil personal experience....good luck! Ok. Thanks a million! Link to comment
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