Hernia Op to Save Angel Fish

by Lauren on October 30, 2008

Image: flickr.com/laszlo-photo

CARLA the angelfish has a life-saving op — to cure a HERNIA.

The 10-in long creature was anaesthetised before vet Sue Thornton used a scalpel, needle and forceps to repair the hole.

Water was pumped through her body and over her gills so she could breathe during the 30-minute, £500 procedure. She has now fully recovered.

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