HELP - Flame Angel Fish Swimming Crazy!!!

[boss429cj]

I have a 37 Gallon tank with 2 Ocellaris Clowns, a Regal Tang, 6-Line Wrasse, and a Flame Angel. All other fish are doing fine.

I have an assortment of corals and inverts in the tank as well.

The Angel has been in the tank for about 2 weeks and doing fine. Swimming out in the open, eating, socializing and not doing anything that would concern me. This afternoon when I went to feed them, I noticed that he didn't come out. Found him in the back swimming upside down. Now he has come out into the open floating on his side and back...now resting on the rock. Fins moving, mouth moving. Breathing. No visible sores or marks. Looks normal.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!!!

 

[sasscuba]

Sounds like swim bladder disease. Nothing you can do. Mine died within a day of doing the same thing.

 

[TerryB]

Sometimes internal bacterial infections can be traced to tained foods. Small angels seem to be most frequent victims. All foods including flake should be stored in the freezer. Do not buy foods in quantities that you won't use up within two months.
I would try nitrofurazone or Maracyn-Two if not available. Treat only in a Qtank.

TerryB

 

[boss429cj]

Thanks for the help. The angel didn't make it too much longer. Not sure what happened. All the other things are still doing fine.

Thanks!