GT mauled

[lionboy1970]

I moved 3 GT into my 125 with a couple of Jags, JD's, Fire Mouth, Blue Acara, and a pictus and synidontis (spelling) catfish. Sometime last night one of the GT's had half of its face ripped off. To make matters worse the fish is still trying to eat, and other than a little heavy gill movement, is acting pretty normal. A big part of me wants to go ahead and put the fish down........but there could be a chance it will be ok.

Just looking for some advice.....

 

[BIGgourami]

if he eats well keep him.
if not do the honorable thing.

 

[DeLgAdO]

I moved 3 GT into my 125 with a couple of Jags, JD's, Fire Mouth, Blue Acara, and a pictus and synidontis (spelling) catfish. Sometime last night one of the GT's had half of its face ripped off. To make matters worse the fish is still trying to eat, and other than a little heavy gill movement, is acting pretty normal. A big part of me wants to go ahead and put the fish down........but there could be a chance it will be ok.

Just looking for some advice.....

needs pics to see the damage

 

[GJC]

Poor Guy, I would give it a chance. Unless it really looks like it's hurting. Keep up on water changes, and maybe some salt.

 

[lionboy1970]

I tried posting pics the other day and couldn't get to work right. Is there a thread that give instructions on how to do it?

 

[lionboy1970]

Just an update...he is still alive and doing well. Will be one of the ugliest fish i have ever had, but he seems to be doing fine.

 

[GJC]

Still doing ok?

 

[mcmemily]

How's he doing?

 

[davidefc]

yh give him a shot you'd be proud of yourself if a good recuvery you could add some melafix thats supposed to be good for open wounds. GL keep it up and he will to

 

[cichlid savage]

If you can move him to a hospital/quarintine tank raise the temp add some melafix and maybe some salt. GL