Flame Angel Problem

[gpd605x]

I've got a 55g FOWLR tank and I've had my Flame Angel now for probably 3 months or so. I've noticed with in the past 2 weeks that he's starting to lose his color and turn a white-ish color and his right eye looked like it was injured. Then just a few days ago I noticed that behind his right fin looked to be some damage or something. I have some pictures for you guys to try and help diagnose whats going on with him. I've been meaning to come down to the store but I work night shift and its hard to get to the store during the day.

I have a 10g Hospital/Quarantine tank set up with a heater, air stone, substrate and a hiding place. I'm using a HOB filter that and ran it in the Display Tank for a few days to build up some bacteria and I also took the charcoal out of the filter. On to the pictures... If you guys could help me out, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Here's the QT Tank


Here's when I first got him


Here's the Flame Angel

Here's his left side:

Here's some meds I got at Petsmart (I know, I know....they were open on my way into work. I got this just to use until I can get into the store and get some real meds)

[bluwtr]

Almost all cloudy eyes indicate a fungal infection. Gerwin and Rog could verify, but they will put you on the right path. Best of luck.

[Xfactor1315]

What are water parameters and salinity?

[Gerwin]

hope he is doing better, although I think the odds are not with you on this one.

[gpd605x]

Yea, the flame has been in the QT tank for a while now and the damage to his side is much better. His color was coming back good and then after the meds were done, he started going white again. Not sure why. I might just bring him in and let you guys see him for yourself to see what could be the problem. His eye doesn't look any better but overall he looks to be ok except is color. I also noticed that hes hanging out at the top of the QT tank alot and rubbing against the decoration I have in the QT tank. Not sure why...
Here are my water parameters as of today. I did a 50% water change after the test and I'm waiting till the morning to re-test it.

[gpd605x]

And the above test are from the Main Tank and not the QT tank.

[Shadow1]

I don't use API but those all look high, like the tank is still in cycle. I am old and my eyes don't work so good this early so i could be wrong. Ialso keep SPS and those levels spell major trouble for me. You need 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, maybe 10 or 20 nitrate with FOWLR, your PH looks OK. Get a sample to the store for some advice, same with the QT water.

[gpd605x]

Here's my QT Tank Results:


And here's the main tank results after %50 water change

[Xfactor1315]

More water changes! I can see why he is not feeling well. Fish should not be in water that bad, the tank is cycling and the qt is bad off as well. good luck i hope he makes it.

[Shadow1]

Clear everything out of the QT go bare bottom, get a bubble filter that is bio charged, see Gerwin for help. Let you're display cycle if there is anything else in it try to get them out too. Your display is not ready and your QT needs some work, 50% water change on the QT. and be ready to do it regularly.

[gpd605x]

So did the tank re-cycled? I moved at the end of February and had to re-set up everything and before that everything was fine. I'll have to see Gerwin Tuesday, I don't have a RO/DI so I'll have to get more water from him.

[gpd605x]

Here's my salinity on both tanks

[Shadow1]

Salinity is ok I run1.026 but I am SPS heavy. Best bet get with gman and let him guide you thru, give him the #s you showed here and bring samples for them to check.

[bluwtr]

Setting up at the end of Feb and now just being the middle of March, yes, you had a re-cycle. Like everyone else has said, remove your live-stock and let the cycle finish.

[gpd605x]

I don't really have anywhere to put the live stock.... Any suggestions?