HELP, flame angel on its back

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by kdneo, Jan 26, 2012.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 1 of 2
  1. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

    Joined:
    May 31, 2009
    Messages:
    335
    Location:
    Yuma, AZ
    New shipment of fish showed up today, flame angel was barely moving. Now he is on his back with drip acclimation running, anything I can do for him?
     
    kdneo, Jan 26, 2012
    kdneo, Jan 26, 2012
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. TritonsGarden

    TritonsGarden 3reef Sponsor

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2008
    Messages:
    541
    Location:
    Lawrenceburg, TN
    If it was shipped to you, I would take him out the bag ASAP. The water is likely low in oxygen and pH and high in ammonia... A deadly combination.
     
    TritonsGarden, Jan 26, 2012
    TritonsGarden, Jan 26, 2012
    #2
  3. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

    Joined:
    May 31, 2009
    Messages:
    335
    Location:
    Yuma, AZ
    he is in a bucket with a drip from the DT going, been there for about an hour or so
     
    kdneo, Jan 26, 2012
    kdneo, Jan 26, 2012
    #3
  4. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2010
    Messages:
    4,257
    Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
    I'd be doing a faster acclimation in this case.
     
    evolved, Jan 26, 2012
    evolved, Jan 26, 2012
    #4
  5. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

    Joined:
    May 31, 2009
    Messages:
    335
    Location:
    Yuma, AZ
    copy, turning it up!
     
    kdneo, Jan 26, 2012
    kdneo, Jan 26, 2012
    #5
  6. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2010
    Messages:
    4,257
    Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
    It also wouldn't hurt to remove some water from the bucket; considering it's probably an ammonia situation (agree with TritonsGarden), you really want to dilute it sooner rather than later.
     
    evolved, Jan 26, 2012
    evolved, Jan 26, 2012
    #6

    7. Click Here!

  7. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

    Joined:
    May 31, 2009
    Messages:
    335
    Location:
    Yuma, AZ
    I do, I remove a cup or so every 10 mins or so, have the water from the DT free flowing at this point.
     
    kdneo, Jan 26, 2012
    kdneo, Jan 26, 2012
    #7
  8. kdneo

    kdneo Fire Shrimp

    Joined:
    May 31, 2009
    Messages:
    335
    Location:
    Yuma, AZ
    Anything else I can do to help him? He is kinda swimming around, but then goes back to his back?
     
    kdneo, Jan 26, 2012
    kdneo, Jan 26, 2012
    #8
  9. TritonsGarden

    TritonsGarden 3reef Sponsor

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2008
    Messages:
    541
    Location:
    Lawrenceburg, TN
    If he's in the DT now, I would turn the lights off. This will let him rest and maybe recover.
     
    TritonsGarden, Jan 26, 2012
    TritonsGarden, Jan 26, 2012
    #9
  10. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2009
    Messages:
    9,550
    Location:
    Seattle, WA
    I'd get him into the DT and clean water and hope for the best. Fingers crossed for the lil' guy!!
     
    kcbrad, Jan 26, 2012
    kcbrad, Jan 26, 2012
    #10
Page 1 of 2