Hello New To The Fourm

[TheDudeWithTheBeard]

Hello my name is Rich and I'm fairly new to aquarium and fish maintaing. Currently I have a 29 gallon tank. I have a albino plecto, a glass cat, a black ghost (he's truly a ghost; I've only got a few glimpses of him) 5 Dalmatian mollies, dwarf gourami, and a big black angle fish maybe 6".

Unfortunately my joining of this forum is because of a recent incident with my angle fish. I performed a water change and turned off the light, which I usually do after a cleaning to reduce stress. Upon returning to the tank a few hours later I noticed the angle hiding in a hole in a rock. I noticed she wasn't moving much, I decided to leave her alone assuming she was scared or stressed. After returning another hour or so later I realized something was wrong, I decided to see if I could possibly see what's up. Taking a closer look I could see she was stuck. I was a little worried anytime I got close she would just swim forward deepening her self. After trying some friendly and gentile ways to remove her with no luck; I figured I had to just make it quick and fast. I felt terrible and I could tell she wasn't happy. Long story short I got her out. She seems to be doing ok, swimming, eating (slowly) and for the most part acting normal. However, she has suffered some damage. Her left eye is scratched and appears cloudy, the top of her head is scratched, she has multiple scratches on her body, and few nicks on her upper and tail fins, and she is now missing one of her really long front lower fins. Personally I feel bad but I'd rather have her free than sitting there stuck and scared. My question is there anything I should do? Anything to make her recovery easier or more comfortable, is there anything I should do I terms of adding anything to her diet or water. I can take some pictures if that would help. I feel bad for this gal she's my fav she's always hurting herself. I feel she's suffered enough I would just like to help her recover comfortably.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to contributing and being a part of this community of fish enthusiast.

 

[RCA]

Rich to the TFF
 
Sorry to hear about your girl, and well done for rescuing her.  I take it you have now removed the offending item from the tank? 
 
Main thing is keep the water as clean as you can to prevent any secondary infections.  I use salt baths for my fish if they get injured but I know some people do not agree with them, and TBH I am not that familiar with Angel Fish, as it is years since I had any.  Hopefully someone else will come forward with some advice.
 
I know with Bettas, Indian Almond Leaves (IAL) are good, because they have natural tannins that assist preventing infections.  Do some research on them in respect to Angel fish.  Hopefully an Angel enthusiast will be along soon.
 
Pictures are always helpful, so if you can get some of your girl people can see exactly what the issues are.
 
May I suggest you put your location in your profile as it assists with advising you further.

 

[TallTree01]

Hi rich! Welcome to the forum blablabla.
Any way, I'd think if you keep the water clean and make sure she's not being harassed by other fish shell be fine .
What I'm concerned about is your albino Pleco and your black ghost knife.
If afraid the black ghost knife will be far too large for your 29 gallon. They can and will get up to 2 feet long or more.
The Pleco might get up to one foot depending on the species. If you post a picture we can identify it for you to see if it will be a problem.
Your glass catfish won't get large but will die as the stress of loneliness will get to him. If you ket 6 more glass catfish than he will school as needed .

 

[TheDudeWithTheBeard]

Yeah I've since removed the rock. The plecto I've had for a little over a year. He hasn't seemed to have grown to much, he's very hardy but has stayed at about 6". The ghost I plan on moving to a bigger tank after he matures a little bit.

Thanks for the remedy. I usually clean and water change weekly but I'm gonna look into some of the remedies you recommended. This morning she seemed to be in a little better spirits. She's a trooper though I hope she'll pull through.