AboutAlex Kline Expertise I can answer a wide variety of questions(provided that the questioner gives detail) If I am unable to ask the question I will research it thoroughly and report my findings. I deal mostly with cichlids and most sorts of tropical fish. I also work with aquatic plants and the landscaping of them.
I also run a fish website(www.worldwidefishassociation.com) where I help many people too. I would like everyone to take into account my experience as to others, I do not wish false information to be given to you at the cost of your fish's life.
Experience I am in charge of an aquatic fish site called WWFA. I have kept a wide variety of fish that includes, Oscars, jack dempseys, betta, african butterfly fish, and many other fishes. I also do research on certain aquatic plants and aquatic structures.
Organizations I belong to WWFA(World Wide Fish Association)
Publications WWFA
Education/Credentials I am currently in high school looking into college for marine biology or ichthyology.
Past/Present Clients I have had many past clients and am looking forward to a future of more.
Expert: Alex Kline Date: 2/12/2008 Subject: angel fish
Question I recieved an angel fish from a friend. The tank very very dirty Lots of green stuff. I bought a new tank. decor. rock. To me the angel fish is acting wierd. Being my frist angel fish I'm not sure of it's behavior. There is a filter and everything 2 high plants. 2 Big rock like decor. The trouble is that he/she swims sideways sometimes, and he hides? upside down fins up face down. I talked to two pet stores. One said it's normal the other said its not. I'm not sure how they hide. He moves when I touch him. At first I thought he went to fish heaven sometimes he swims fine. Please help me understand whats going on! I really like him. Could it be stress from the water change. He's been like this for about 4 days. Thanks
Answer It can be stress from the change but since he wasn't properly kept in the first place it could have been that. His behavior isn't normal and you shouldn't touch him even if he was fine as that will cause stress too. I suggest giving him time, their are no medications out for fish for that but you can add a little bit of aquarium salt and since they are different follow the directions on the box.
