chances for survival?

[dannyp02908]

Bought a flame angel today. He was healthy, typical territorial hazing from the established fish. I went outside for maybe 10 minutes, came in, fish is on the floor. Don't know how long. I picked him up, he was almost dry. He took a gasp for air. I tossed him in the frag tank quick and he floated. I grabbed him and put him in front of the powerhead to move water across his gills. He snapped back to life but really looked like crap. It has been a few hours but he is staying to the bottom. he is upright, not laying on his side but doesn't seem the same as when I got him. Looks like his skin is shedding on the side that was on the floor.

What are the chances he survives?
Is the shedding normal?
If he survives, is it possible he is brain damaged from lack of oxygen?

My frag tank is only 20 gallon high. Should I leave him there so he has a better shot finding food if he is brain damaged?

 

[stingythingy45]

Time will tell.
But, if the fish is not on it's side or being pushed around in the flow it might make it.

 

[GobyWanKenobie]

I'm glad you found him in time to give him a fighting chance. Are the parameters in your frag tank the same as the dt? Maybe he just needs times to adjust to the new tank. I would leave him in there since he's already stressed. I would think his skin is damaged from drying out, maybe there is something you can put in the water to help him slime up faster. I don't know how you can tell if he has brain damage. I can imagine a few ways, but then I start laughing and feel mean. I hope he makes it.

 

[frank180reef]

I think he will be fine............................

 

[dannyp02908]

to answer barbs question, frag is plumbed to the same sump as display so params are the same. He is still at the bottom as of now but upright and responsive. Not eating now. Hope he makes it. I took a chance buying an angel. I know they are coral nippers. But I am also at the point where im tired of my reef dictating my stock. Thanks for the answers guys and gal.