Angels Gill Problem (Pics)

[Westwood]

I recently acquired a breeding pair of angel fish, But i have noticed The female has a hole in her gill.

Problem side

Her good side

I have tried searching on the internet, to see if there is a problem, But no luck.
She breaths fine, and eats fine. Bubbles of air pop out the gills as usual.
Is this something she will have for life? or will the gill repair? or i it something worce? Any help would be Great!

Thanks
Westwood!

 

[mattlee]

cant really see a hole in the gill........

but that looks like a very battered angel

 

[Westwood]

cant really see a hole in the gill........

but that looks like a very battered angel

Its on the left hand side, its not really a hole, more of a chunk missing.
I know she is, it was as they were in my lfs in a foot long tank, and the male was ready to breed but she wasn't. Hope fully she is on the road to repair, as they are now grooming each other.

 

[markandhisfish]

has it always been like that? does the fish have any problems breathing? any disclolouring/erosion of the gill fillaments?

 

[Westwood]

has it always been like that? does the fish have any problems breathing? any disclolouring/erosion of the gill fillaments?

I have only had the fish since sunday. She has no problems breathing. If the gill fillaments are the clear parts inside, yes they all look ok.

 

[markandhisfish]

rules out gill rot then . could maybe be an injury , or could of just been a birth ddefect. if the gill is functioning properly and theres no sign of infection i wouldnt be overly concerned .

 

[Westwood]

Thanks! Just what i wanted to here!
Is there any way this can be healed?

Thanks again
Westwood

 

[markandhisfish]

i rekon your best course of action is to just keep your water spotlessly clean and monitor. not a lot else you can do really

 

[Westwood]

Ok will do.
Thanks again!

 

[GShorty1981]

Sorry to go off topic but that Signature is crazy over the top big.