Flame Angel suddenly swimming weird

[Mickey]

I returned from vacation the other day and found my flame angel swimming very oddly. All other fish are fine and tank looks great. I've had the flame angel for a number of years. He's looking a bit thin and is swimming with his head slanted more upright with jerky movements. He's still eating fine. No visible sores, spots, or frayed fins. I'm at a loss for what to do. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[Peach02]

id check for stray current if I was you

 

[Mickey]

What makes you think of stray current? Tank is 225 gallons with other fish (hippo tang, foxface, chromis, filefish, anthias and more) 4-5 bubbletip anemones and multiple corals. Nothing else seems affected.

 

[Peach02]

What makes you think of stray current? Tank is 225 gallons with other fish (hippo tang, foxface, chromis, filefish, anthias and more) 4-5 bubbletip anemones and multiple corals. Nothing else seems affected.

it’s the only thing I’ve heard of that has that effect but I’m still new to disease diagnosis

 

[Gareth elliott]

Dwarf angels are not the constant lappers like tangs, wrasse, or anthias. But they are prone to sudden bursts of speed especially when feeding or defending territory. A spinal injury could be at play if see no outward signs of injury. Could have slammed into the glass or a rock. Do you have a video?

 

[Big G]

Life span of dwarf angels is 5-7 years. Could be aging.

 

[Mickey]

I'll get a video tomorrow and post it.

 

[Mickey]

Here's a video.