Dying Molly

[TO KYO]

What’s happening here?! He was fine 2 days ago and now he’s doing spins and resting at the bottom

 

[Colin_T]

The fish is dying, euthanise it.

If fish start spinning through the water it is usually caused by a protozoan or bacterial infection in the brain. You can sometimes stop it killing the fish if you do big daily water changes and add a heap of salt (4 heaped tablespoons of salt per 20 litres/ 5 gallons of water). Keep the salt in the tank for 2-4 weeks then dilute it out.

It's a good idea to wipe the inside of the glass and clean the filter too,

 

[TO KYO]

The fish is dying, euthanise it.

If fish start spinning through the water it is usually caused by a protozoan or bacterial infection in the brain. You can sometimes stop it killing the fish if you do big daily water changes and add a heap of salt (4 heaped tablespoons of salt per 20 litres/ 5 gallons of water). Keep the salt in the tank for 2-4 weeks then dilute it out.

It's a good idea to wipe the inside of the glass and clean the filter too,

What type of bacteria?

 

[FishGuest5123]

The fish is dying, euthanise it.

If fish start spinning through the water it is usually caused by a protozoan or bacterial infection in the brain. You can sometimes stop it killing the fish if you do big daily water changes and add a heap of salt (4 heaped tablespoons of salt per 20 litres/ 5 gallons of water). Keep the salt in the tank for 2-4 weeks then dilute it out.

It's a good idea to wipe the inside of the glass and clean the filter too,

I believe @Colin_T is referring to aquarium salt or pool salt. Not table salt.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

What type of bacteria?

No way to tell really. Is the fish still alive? Sorry to hear about him.

 

[JuiceBox52]

If the fish is still alive I would euthanize it

 

[Retired Viking]

Deciding to euthanize a pet is not easy and we do not recommend it lightly. @Colin_T recommends it then you should consider it and end it's suffering.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Deciding to euthanize a pet is not easy and we do not recommend it lightly. @Colin_T recommends it then you should consider it and end it's suffering.

He recommended for me to euthanize my betta (RIP Blaze) but I said no. @Deanasue helped me and he was better for a while. But it was his time to go and God's time to take him.

I think in this instance it would be best to euthanize him, but not in all cases is @Colin_T correct.

 

[JuiceBox52]

Deciding to euthanize a pet is not easy and we do not recommend it lightly. @Colin_T recommends it then you should consider it and end it's suffering.

That was well worded @Retired Viking

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Well, technically speaking every living thing is dying. I'm dying, your dying. Every second we live, is bringing us closer to our inevitable deaths.

If the molly isn't eating or swimming, then I would consider euthanizing it. If it is still able to more properly considering its position, then don't give up hope! I cant stress this point enough.

 

[Retired Viking]

He recommended for me to euthanize my betta (RIP Blaze) but I said no. @Deanasue helped me and he was better for a while. But it was his time to go and God's time to take him.

I think in this instance it would be best to euthanize him, but not in all cases is @Colin_T correct.

Did not say he was, but this is one that I felt the same way, In Blaze case I felt sorry for you and blazz but happy when he got better even if it was a short while.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Did not say he was, but this is one that I felt the same way, In Blaze case I felt sorry for you and blazz but happy when he got better even if it was a short while.

Thank you for your thoughts.

 

[TO KYO]

If the fish is still alive I would euthanize it

I did before I was told to

 

[TO KYO]

I believe @Colin_T is referring to aquarium salt or pool salt. Not table salt.

Of course

 

[Retired Viking]

I did before I was told to

Sorry about your fish, I had to do it too not long ago. The down side of the hobby.