Will This Fish Make It?

This is a large gold barb who has obviously scratched himself (or been abused by his tankmates). Do you think he'll make it? he's been like this for about 3 weeks, and it seems to be getting worse not better. He's currently in a plastic breeder box, but when he's free in the tank he's hiding out.

I'm ready to euthanize him (humanely, of course), but am wondering if I'm overreacting.

Hi there,

I realise you probably don't have any other option, but that small breeding box won't aid his recovery.

If you wan't him to heal he needs a 'hospital tank' (I know, I don't have one either) in which you can add melafix, keep him in a quiet spot with some fake soft plants for cover.

Can grab some mature media from your own filters to kick start it.

nurglespuss said:

Hi there,

I realise you probably don't have any other option, but that small breeding box won't aid his recovery.

If you wan't him to heal he needs a 'hospital tank' (I know, I don't have one either) in which you can add melafix, keep him in a quiet spot with some fake soft plants for cover.

Can grab some mature media from your own filters to kick start it.

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Or you could just run Melafix through the tank? It isnt going to hurt any of the others!

I would say that if he is still eating, i would try help recovery, he is going to feel bloomin sore but have seen fish come back from far worse!

Looks like an infection as a result of injury be it bites or a scratch etc, so long as it doesnt go bright red or white and fluffy, i would use melafix, genius stuff on wounds, make sure your water is spot on and keep an eye out for sharp objects in tank or bullies!

minnnt said:

nurglespuss said:

Hi there,

I realise you probably don't have any other option, but that small breeding box won't aid his recovery.

If you wan't him to heal he needs a 'hospital tank' (I know, I don't have one either) in which you can add melafix, keep him in a quiet spot with some fake soft plants for cover.

Can grab some mature media from your own filters to kick start it.

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A cheap 10 gallon would be easily enough and can be used in the future. I have a spare 5 gallon complete with a filter and heater just incase anything unexpected happened.

James.