Hi all,
Im so sad and depressed! My 30cm green arowana jumped out of the tank 2 days ago, and severly injured itself losing 4 large scales and i suspect internal bruising. It has slightly torn fins, and scraping along the face.
When introduced immediately back into the tank, it swam erraticly and breathed very fast. However it swam upright and without issues. I added epsom salt, melafix, and prime.
The following night it started to swim with its head pointing down. I believe it is due to the swelling and internal bleeding its going through. Later that night i saw it swam upside down, when i went to grab it the aro would swim away quickly sideways. I thought i would leave it alone and not stress it out any further.
This morning, waking up at 6am very afraid i would find it dead. To my suprise it was still breathing but still laid upside down. I figured i would put it upright and place an airstone near its head for oxygen. I couldnt stand here all day, holding the aro as i had to get ready for work.
So i decided to create a makeshift sling using fabric, and aquarium suckers. The green aro is now in a sling holiding it upright so it can regain its equilibrium. An air stone has been placed under its head. This is to stop it from thrashing around, and protect it from the other fish in the tank.
Calling the local fishstore, they recommended to grab some medication to help the internal injuries. The medication is to be left for 7 days, before a water change can be done. My parents at this very moment are going to the LFS to grab it!
LFS owner explained because i left the aro upside down over night, it would eventually suffocate. Although i have now done the right thing by strapping it. It's now a 50/50 chance he will pull through.
So sad and upset at myself for letting such a great specimen jump out of the tank. I just wanted to share my experience and hopefully update everyone with a happy ending.
Im so sad and depressed! My 30cm green arowana jumped out of the tank 2 days ago, and severly injured itself losing 4 large scales and i suspect internal bruising. It has slightly torn fins, and scraping along the face.
When introduced immediately back into the tank, it swam erraticly and breathed very fast. However it swam upright and without issues. I added epsom salt, melafix, and prime.
The following night it started to swim with its head pointing down. I believe it is due to the swelling and internal bleeding its going through. Later that night i saw it swam upside down, when i went to grab it the aro would swim away quickly sideways. I thought i would leave it alone and not stress it out any further.
This morning, waking up at 6am very afraid i would find it dead. To my suprise it was still breathing but still laid upside down. I figured i would put it upright and place an airstone near its head for oxygen. I couldnt stand here all day, holding the aro as i had to get ready for work.
So i decided to create a makeshift sling using fabric, and aquarium suckers. The green aro is now in a sling holiding it upright so it can regain its equilibrium. An air stone has been placed under its head. This is to stop it from thrashing around, and protect it from the other fish in the tank.
Calling the local fishstore, they recommended to grab some medication to help the internal injuries. The medication is to be left for 7 days, before a water change can be done. My parents at this very moment are going to the LFS to grab it!
LFS owner explained because i left the aro upside down over night, it would eventually suffocate. Although i have now done the right thing by strapping it. It's now a 50/50 chance he will pull through.
So sad and upset at myself for letting such a great specimen jump out of the tank. I just wanted to share my experience and hopefully update everyone with a happy ending.
