Queen Angel fin and eye

[eelman07]

I have been watching the tank for a while and i have seen him attack the queen angel multiple times. Should i remove him or the queen angel?

 

[sc50964]

I have been watching the tank for a while and i have seen him attack the queen angel multiple times. Should i remove him or the queen angel?

I would remove the queen IF she isn’t eating.

Which trigger has been the attacker?

 

[eelman07]

I would remove the queen IF she isn’t eating.

Which trigger has been the attacker?

The red Tail

 

[sc50964]

The red Tail

Which one? I doubt it’s the real red tail that’s aggressive towards your queen.

 

[eelman07]

Which one? I doubt it’s the real red tail that’s aggressive towards your queen.

Its a real red tail

 

[eelman07]

Thr Queen angelfish is eating like a pig still

 

[sc50964]

Its a real red tail

Cool. It’s been a while that I’ve seen a 7” Sargassum. Let’s see a pic?

 

[eelman07]

Cool. It’s been a while that I’ve seen a 7” Sargassum. Let’s see a pic?

 

[eelman07]

I stumbled upon him at my lfs about a month ago and couldnt resist, it had been a while since ive seen a red tail available

 

[eelman07]

I would love to give him another chance as he is one of my favorite fish but dont know if i should. What would you do?

 

[sc50964]

I would love to give him another chance as he is one of my favorite fish but dont know if i should. What would you do?

Well.., it’s tough. As you know it’s tough to get a Sargassum nowadays let along a 7” specimen & it’s easier to get a queen angel so I would take the queen out, heal it, and rehome it to a different tank.

 

[eelman07]

Any tips on getting the angel out a net is Not working right now

 

[sc50964]

Any tips on getting the angel out a net is Not working right now

Don’t chase him all over the tank.

Block him off with something. I often use a tank divider or an egg crate, then slowly move a container close to it in a corner to catch him. That’s what I would’ve done if I were you.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Could the aggression have been caused by the high temperature?

Higher water temperatures will cause higher metabolism in fish, and everything - aggression, appetite, respiration will be higher/faster.

The eye issue is probably from the angel running into something trying to avoid the aggressor, and thus injuring its eye.

Fish aggression can be tricky - sometimes, fish get along for months or even years, but as one fish grows in size, the balance can tip and fighting can start. You'll probably never see it because the fish will stop and watch you while you are watching them. Also, the bites from another fish on this angel may happen only once a day or so, you'll likely never see it happen.

Separating the fish is your best bet. I wouldn't suggest using Maracyn-Oxy in this case. Many people isolate the "loser" in a fight, but it is often best if you can find the culprit and isolate them.

Finally, some fish health issues (disease or other problems) will cause a fish to become slower/weaker, and then, fish that had been getting along o.k., may turn on it. Can you post a video of the angel?

Jay

 

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[eelman07]

Higher water temperatures will cause higher metabolism in fish, and everything - aggression, appetite, respiration will be higher/faster.

The eye issue is probably from the angel running into something trying to avoid the aggressor, and thus injuring its eye.

Fish aggression can be tricky - sometimes, fish get along for months or even years, but as one fish grows in size, the balance can tip and fighting can start. You'll probably never see it because the fish will stop and watch you while you are watching them. Also, the bites from another fish on this angel may happen only once a day or so, you'll likely never see it happen.

Separating the fish is your best bet. I wouldn't suggest using Maracyn-Oxy in this case. Many people isolate the "loser" in a fight, but it is often best if you can find the culprit and isolate them.

Finally, some fish health issues (disease or other problems) will cause a fish to become slower/weaker, and then, fish that had been getting along o.k., may turn on it. Can you post a video of the angel?

Jay

I found the culprit the red tail trigger and ended up taking the trigger out. He is in a QT Tank nowthe queen angel is still eating well so i hope he will start recovering now.