Baby odoe with a humpback

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KNH said:
I hope he continues to do well for you but I'd also say it looks like he hit the glass. I completely disagree with that nonsense in the gar forum about how it's better to keep gar in small tanks so they don't break their back. I've owned several gar and now odoe and they do great in large tanks. The only issues I've ever heard of with hitting the glass is from keeping them too cramped.
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yeah he's doing awesome though, just wondering why he got a hump lol... He even hand feeds lol. I moved him to a 75 gallon custom acrylic all alone and he all of sudden got really really skittish for no reason even after a few days and refused to eat so i moved him back to the 10 and he was back to eating out of my hand lol... What is the course of action I should take is what I'm wondering though. I dont need to euthanize him he's doing great but what should I do? Thanks!
 
crenicichla444 said:
yeah he's doing awesome though, just wondering why he got a hump lol... He even hand feeds lol. I moved him to a 75 gallon custom acrylic all alone and he all of sudden got really really skittish for no reason even after a few days and refused to eat so i moved him back to the 10 and he was back to eating out of my hand lol... What is the course of action I should take is what I'm wondering though. I dont need to euthanize him he's doing great but what should I do? Thanks!
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Some fish with back injuries can go on to live full and happy lives. If yours is still feeding well and swimming well, he might be a survivor! As long as he doesn't seem to be struggling or in pain, I'd give him a shot. If he survives, once he gets bigger, he's going to look diesel with that hump!
 
Chicxulub said:
Some fish with back injuries can go on to live full and happy lives. If yours is still feeding well and swimming well, he might be a survivor! As long as he doesn't seem to be struggling or in pain, I'd give him a shot. If he survives, once he gets bigger, he's going to look diesel with that hump!
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Right haha Odoes look insane as adults anyway, a hunchbacked one will be nuts! I hope he keeps doing okay, try to get more protein into his diet, that may help his body cope

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My mala wolf hurt his back when he was younger, resulting in the same kind of hump. He's continued to grow and be happy (or as happy as a wolf fish ever looks). Hopefully your little guy will do the same.
 
God dang it my sister managed to somehow kill my odoe while is was gone at camp. Apparently she didn't read my instructions. Dammit there goes $ 50 I'm about to pm silverside and get his now that I'm not grounded
 
crenicichla444 said:
God dang it my sister managed to somehow kill my odoe while is was gone at camp. Apparently she didn't read my instructions. Dammit there goes $ 50 I'm about to pm silverside and get his now that I'm not grounded
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Oooo if my sis did that I'd rub mice all over her clothes so her python bites her haha

How the hell did you sis manage that?! Overfeeding?

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