Fatal Dilemma

[SalviniCichlidFan]

So yesterday my African Peacock cichlid was attacked and the signs obviously showed it - ragged fins. But what was unusual was that there was more than that. He seemed uncoordinated and swam awkwardly. Doing the usual, I prescribed meds to the 75 gallon to aid the fin regrowth. However, I noticed his tank mates were picking on him and his pectoral fins were stubs. Hence, I decided to move him to my 10 gallon hospital tank. However, when I put him in, his condition worsened and he started doing twirls and twists like a dying fish. Seeing this, I put him back into the 75 gallon, even though his fins might get worsened by his tank mates.

In this situation, what should I do? Should I keep him in the 75 or move him back to the 10? What are some alternative treatments I can do?

 

[Deadeye]

Keeping him away from the aggressors will give him the best chance, but in this case it sounds like the damage has already been done. The chances of survival are likely slim.

 

[SalviniCichlidFan]

Keeping him away from the aggressors will give him the best chance, but in this case it sounds like the damage has already been done. The chances of survival are likely slim.

Actually good news, I rechecked my tank 15 minutes later and saw that he was swimming straight which was definitely a good sign. I'm just praying now that his tank mates will show mercy. I'm also trying another countermeasure. I put another cichlid into the 75, so the other fish will be distracted with the new addition and hopefully not mess with the injured fish.

 

[TyKornblue]

Actually good news, I rechecked my tank 15 minutes later and saw that he was swimming straight which was definitely a good sign. I'm just praying now that his tank mates will show mercy. I'm also trying another countermeasure. I put another cichlid into the 75, so the other fish will be distracted with the new addition and hopefully not mess with the injured fish.

might be a good idea

 

[Deadeye]

In my experience, once they decide they don’t like someone, they don’t stop until it’s dead. The only way to keep it from happening again is to remove it or the aggressors.

 

[Joshuakahan]

Actually good news, I rechecked my tank 15 minutes later and saw that he was swimming straight which was definitely a good sign. I'm just praying now that his tank mates will show mercy. I'm also trying another countermeasure. I put another cichlid into the 75, so the other fish will be distracted with the new addition and hopefully not mess with the injured fish.

I would move him back to the hospital tank, his actions were probably from the beating he took

 

[DJRansome]

While you figure out what is wrong with the water in the 10G you could put him in a breeder net in the main tank.

 

[SalviniCichlidFan]

Unfortunately after fighting through his injury for 4 days, my peacock cichlid passed away. Rest in peace Grapefruit (his name).

 

[TyKornblue]

Unfortunately after fighting through his injury for 4 days, my peacock cichlid passed away. Rest in peace Grapefruit (his name).

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[SalviniCichlidFan]

On a happier/weirder note, I’m seeing my black peacock do something weird. He just randomly swims around with rocks in his mouth? And then he drops them on top of other fish? No idea why he’s doing this but it’s fun to watch.