Angel Fish

cane76

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i cant post any pics at the moment so i will try and describe it.i just noticed one of my angel fish has something fleshy hanging from its bum its about half a cm long and its not poo.how i know its not poo is because i watched him take a dump and the poo came out of the fleshy thing which is transparent :sick:
when i used to keep reptiles i lost a iguana to something called prolaps it looks excactly the same do fish get prolaps??its belly is very swollen too what could this be?
 
You have internal parasites sorry.

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Intestinal Worms



Symptoms:

Symptoms are typically absent unless the disease is severe or advanced. Characteristic symptoms include visible worms protruding from the anal pore and an emaciated fish that appears thin or grossly distended.



Cause:

Various helminthes such as cestodes (tapeworms), nematodes (roundworms) and acanthocephalans (spine-headed worms). Digenetic flukes may also be responsible, but are rarely pathogenic in fish.



Treatment:

Treatment is usually unnecessary, as most infestations pass undetected and the parasite is usually unable to complete its life cycle due to the absence of the required host (e.g., fish-eating birds). Camallanus nematodes are an exception as they can multiply within the confines of the aquarium. In this case, treatment with an antihelmintic medication is desirable (see Camallanus for more).




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Camallanus



Symptoms:

When the fish is stationary, deep red worms can be seen protruding from the anal pore. They are only visible when the fish is still because the worms retreat into the intestine at the fish’s slightest movement. Other signs may include an inflamed and enlarged anus. In severe infestations, the fish may become emaciated and spinal curvature may also occur.



Cause:

The parasitic worms Camallanus Cotti and Camallanus lacustris. These small, livebearing parasitic worms attach to the intestinal walls and rectum with pinchers. The worm’s grip is so tight that any attempts to remove it forcibly will rip away tissue from the intestinal wall. The worm’s pinching causes ischemia (reduced blood flow) to that part of the intestine. In time, the tissue to that part of the intestine will die, at which time the worm will migrate to another part of the intestine. This causes perforations throughout the intestine, which allows other pathogens to gain entry. If the fish is not treated, either the parasite or bacterial will kill the fish. Camallanus infestations occur most often in livebearing fish such as Guppies and Mollies, though infection is possible in all fish. Camallanus infestations are contagious. All fish, including those not yet showing visible symptoms, as well as the aquarium, should be treated.



Treatment:

Treat with Internal Parasite Guard, Pipzine, Disco-Worm, Trichlorfon or Fluke-Tabs as well as a medicated food to prevent a bacterial infection.
 
Yes the can have a prolapse are you sure it's not a worm.
 
no its not a worm i dont think and it doesnt go in and out it looks like its butt has gone inside out
 
Do you have other angels as it could be a breeding tube you are seeing. The female is short and blunt while the male is longer and tapered.
 
Cane i would go with black angels advice as she does no her angels very well.
 
2 others yeah and only recently 2 have paired off and become aggresive towards the 3rd
 
How big is the tank it would be better as they can get aggressive with the other fish.
 
Will the puffer get along with the fish in that tank you are going to put him in, if so it should be fine.
 
if i put the 3 pictus in the 100g tank it should be ok for a while or i get a tank divider tomorrow
 
Good luck then.
 

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