Need help ASAPPPPPP!!!!!!!!

[AnthonyFish20]

Idk wat to do I think my arowana jumped and brome his back or something this morning he was stuck to the hob got him off he swam then went to the bottom I added a little salt he is breathing Idk if his back is broken but I think he jumped knocked himself out and got stuck to the filter

 

[AnthonyFish20]

Idk wat to do I think my arowana jumped and brome his back or something this morning he was stuck to the hob got him off he swam then went to the bottom I added a little salt he is breathing Idk if his back is broken but I think he jumped knocked himself out and got stuck to the filter

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He can stay upright and doesnt lean to the side

 

[AnthonyFish20]

I just noticed him swim to the top then sink back down

 

[Gourami Swami]

At this size I think it might be hard for him to break his back, he was in the tank when you found him correct? what are your water test readings? any tankmates that might have beaten him up?

 

[AnthonyFish20]

At this size I think it might be hard for him to break his back, he was in the tank when you found him correct? what are your water test readings? any tankmates that might have beaten him up?

Salvini but I removed him like a week before Idk what to do Im now thinking he went after a guppy I threw in there and he smashed into something then got sucked to the filter I added salt and stress coat He seems too weak to swim

 

[Backfromthedead]

May have just knocked himself silly. May be a more serious injury. But If he doesnt recover in a day or two he probably wont at all.

What size tank? Probably not the best idea to give feeders to arowanas unless the tank is quite large. They are fast and powerful but dont change directions very quickly and are well known to smash into walls hard when they get spooked or give chase.

That being said, make sure its not a water quality issue. Could be a contaminant or sometimes lethargic behavior indicates low oxygen levels.

 

[Gourami Swami]

Looks like his slime coat is damaged on top and has some sand stuck to him, which would lead me to believe he might be injured. Do you test your water? Any ammonia, nitrite, etc? How long has tank been established?

 

[AnthonyFish20]

Looks like his slime coat is damaged on top and has some sand stuck to him, which would lead me to believe he might be injured. Do you test your water? Any ammonia, nitrite, etc? How long has tank been established?

Tank been established for a few months I dont have a test kit but did a 30% water change 2 weeks ago

 

[AnthonyFish20]

He keeps trying to swim then sinks back down but he is staying up and not on his side or showing any signs of swim bladder issue

 

[DN328]

I would test water parameters to rule that out. Likely not the issue, but better to not guess.