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.
James Oliver of London Aquarium, where Carla has lived for 10 years, said: I guess its a bit extreme to operate on a small tropical fish, but shes almost family.
Sue, who had two helpers, was called in after organs started to squeeze out Carlas side. She said: Im thrilled she survived.
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.
James Oliver of London Aquarium, where Carla has lived for 10 years, said: I guess its a bit extreme to operate on a small tropical fish, but shes almost family.
Sue, who had two helpers, was called in after organs started to squeeze out Carlas side. She said: Im thrilled she survived.
