I hate doing this

but I need to euthanize of my peruvian angelfish. :(
He (she?) was found idling upside-down between some plants. His fins
look torn and both eyes cloudy. When I tried to trap him, he swam away,
but stayed hidden between plants. He hasn't eaten in two days and still
looks bad. I think I ought to put him out of his misery.
I hate doing this.

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Victor Martinez wrote:

> but I need to euthanize of my peruvian angelfish. :(
> He (she?) was found idling upside-down between some plants. His fins
> look torn and both eyes cloudy. When I tried to trap him, he swam away,
> but stayed hidden between plants. He hasn't eaten in two days and still
> looks bad. I think I ought to put him out of his misery.
> I hate doing this.
>

I'm sorry to hear this. This is the worst part of fish keeping. I had to
recently euthanize an angelfish with a debilitating tumour. She had just
about put up with it for 6 months. It restricted her movements
gradually, and I knew there'd come the day when I'd have to do the
horrible deed. One morning I found her resting sideways stuffed in
between the watersprite. She had started using the watersprite daily as
a crutch, pushing herself in between where she could completely relax
and maintain a posture. That morning she darted out of the plant and had
absolutely no control. There was nothing I could do for her anymore, and
I knew the clove oil was the best and kindest option for her.

Have you tried any type of medication? Is he managing to swim upright?

Nikki