I noticed this on one of my angelfishes the other day and I was initially disturbed as it wasn't what i expected for the female tube. It has a red-pink coloring that appeared to actually break the skin. However, after reading LH's sticky about sexing angels, I was confident that it was normal.
Half the reason, I was surprised is that I've had the angel for over 2 years and this is the first time I've seen the tube displayed.
55g: Planted Tank: Firemouth, Blue Acara, Rainbow Cichlid, 15 Bloodfin Tetras, and 8 Panda Cories
45g Planted Tank: 2 Koi Angelfish, 19 Rummy Nose Tetras, and 6 Green Cories
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Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes that reason is you are stupid and make bad decisions. I think my fish is adjusting well to the four gallon, He's laying on his side attempting to go to sleep on the bottom of the gravel.
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WOW. Okay, need to make an adjustment. I'll hold off feeding for a couple days. Also, I primarily feed them Omega One flakes. Will look to switch off of it or at least reduce the amount. The angel has likely been overfed too.
55g: Planted Tank: Firemouth, Blue Acara, Rainbow Cichlid, 15 Bloodfin Tetras, and 8 Panda Cories
45g Planted Tank: 2 Koi Angelfish, 19 Rummy Nose Tetras, and 6 Green Cories
Appreciate all your help identifying the issue! I would hate to have something go wrong with one of my angels. Love watching them.
I wasn't nearly as confident as I said I was about it being the tube. The redness and protrusion really had me concerned. I discovered it on Tuesday and have watched it closely. I finally had an opportunity to post the picture today.
Again thanks!
55g: Planted Tank: Firemouth, Blue Acara, Rainbow Cichlid, 15 Bloodfin Tetras, and 8 Panda Cories
45g Planted Tank: 2 Koi Angelfish, 19 Rummy Nose Tetras, and 6 Green Cories
Well I decided to euthanize the fish last night. Since posting this thread, the prolapse had stayed the same size and the angel showed no signs of discomfort. However the other day I noticed the prolapse had nearly tripled in size. While still showing no other signs of discomfort, I feared what would happen to the fish if it ruptured and to the tank itself if something happened. It was something that I hated to do, but I knew for the fish it was the best thing.
So for now the larger angel has the run of the 45 with a school of rummeynose tetras to himself. I won't add another angel, but I may consider another CA/SA Cichlid to join it.
55g: Planted Tank: Firemouth, Blue Acara, Rainbow Cichlid, 15 Bloodfin Tetras, and 8 Panda Cories
45g Planted Tank: 2 Koi Angelfish, 19 Rummy Nose Tetras, and 6 Green Cories
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