I lost my flame angel in 24 hours....!!!

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  1. nybatu

    nybatu Bristle Worm

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    guys unfortunately i lost my flame angel just now. my numbers are ok. everything is 0 and ph 8,3 salinity 1,023 temp 80-82 F she was shy as i said since i got her. even in LFS (fish town,NY) she was not moving much. i don't think she was sick no sign!
    also i notice tonight she was not approaching the food. than she start dancing and making circles i put him in fresh water 10-20 sec. but after half hour or so she was gone.
     
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  2. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    what was the fresh water temp? no reason for a fw dip unless sure signs of fluke or ick diseases...?
    and sorry to hear about that dude. we lost a coral beauty within 2 days also...
     
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  3. nybatu

    nybatu Bristle Worm

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    i don't think i lost her because of that bogie. do you think i made mistake in acclimation. i did 20 min dripping and half lfs half my tank water than i moved her to my tank. i don't have the chiller i dont now why i have high temp. or may be thermometer is not occurred...
     
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  4. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The theory of a fw dip sounds good, but, in actuallity seems more stressfull than it's worth. I've considered it ,but, haven't tried it for various reasons. One of which bogie questioned. Was the fish healthy and eating when you brought it home. Did you acclimate correctly? Have you ever tried a fw dip? Don't want to buy shy fish(especially an angel). Picking out an angel requires spunk, eating, good coloration, and an overall look of health.
     
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  5. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Sorry for your loss bud.

    Flame angels are very sensitive fish - more trouble then they are worth tbh as they can be quite difficult to keep alive.
    They need a really well established system and good clean water. But you should be able to take it back to the store if its died with in 24hrs of the purchase.
     
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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    This man nailed it with this post. When buy any kind of fish, look for the " alive" one, ask the LFS if you can see him eat. Some LFS will put some live brine shrimps or blood worms to show you if he has a good appetite. Sorry for your loss. Luna
     
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