My Angelfish is very lethargic and hovering at the top.

[Tropical_Lover]

I just got him today and he has been like this since then. Always hovering at the top and has even gotta stuck to the filter a few times. I finally moved him in a tank by himself. Just very lethargic but he seems to be chasing the water falling from the filter. His fins are frayed quite a bit. I really don’t want him to die. Because he’s a beautiful fish! Please help me save Gill!

 

[Fishmanic]

What size is your tank? How long has the tank been set up? Is your tank properly cycled? Do you have a test kit? You should test for ammonia, nitrates and nitrites. Do you know the ph and hardness of your water?

For now, do a 75% water change . Be sure temp of new water is same as tank water and be sure to dechlorinate the new water.

 

[TamLL]

awww i hope he is ok... the previous poster gave you some good info!! poor little guy...

 

[Guyb93]

How far did you travel to get the fish or how far was he delivered before putting it to the tank ? I only ask as iv been doing a lot of reading on ph , especially by me the ph can change from 6.5 to 8 in a matter of 10miles so what would seemingly be the same water is shockingly different, I’m not saying it is but maybe a ph shock ?

 

[TamLL]

how's Gill?? sorry i just been checking back here... since i cant pm anyone yet.

 

[itiwhetu]

Is he an older fish. I think it looks like a water shock problem.

 

[Barry Tetra]

What does his poop look like?
Stingy white poop or normal?