Strange action from flame angel

[Cobrasvt1999]

So i have a new flame angel in a qt tank. it's been there for a few days now (3), so it has had some time to acclimate. However, the angel is not eating, and is rubbing itself (mostly gills) against the glass. from what I have read, this is either flukes or ich... maybe both, however, I see no visible signs of illness on the fish. I only have its actions to go on.

I know angels shouldn't be treated with copper, so that leaves tank transfer for the ich, and I already own PraziPro for the flukes, question is, have I diagnosed this correctly? if so, should I do tank transfer first, or prazy treatment first? or both at the same time?

qt tank it is in is 10 gal (sized for tank transfer, but will put it in a 20 gal tomorrow if that's too small for a temp home)

Thanks again!
Lars

 

[billdogg]

If it were mine, and I saw no obvious signs of Ich (white spots appearing and then going away within a day or so) I would treat first with PraziPro and see if that takes care of the problem. I would still suggest using TTM afterwards justincase.

 

[thegrun]

I use both the TTM and PraziPro at the same time. I use the PraziPro on the second and third transfers. Flukes can be very difficult to spot and internal parasites impossible to see. I don't like to medicate without reason but the PraziPro is so gentle and it's effects so important it is the one medication I use for all new fish regardless if they show signs of disease or not.

 

[Cobrasvt1999]

I use both the TTM and PraziPro at the same time. I use the PraziPro on the second and third transfers. Flukes can be very difficult to spot and internal parasites impossible to see. I don't like to medicate without reason but the PraziPro is so gentle and it's effects so important it is the one medication I use for all new fish regardless if they show signs of disease or not.

Ok, so I started prazipro last night and will start tank transfer after work today. Will there be any viable sign that flukes are falling off if it happens?

 

[thegrun]

You should see the flukes drop off almost right away.

 

[Cobrasvt1999]

You should see the flukes drop off almost right away.

I assume that it will stop "itching" itself a few days after for healing time?

 

[scooter31707]

Just try to get it feeding good, IME with fish is not eating initially, when I dose Prazi-Pro they don't eat at all. I have read that Prazi can suppress their appetite. So I always try to get them to eat, if possible before I start dosing.