Hey guys….
So created this account to get some help. I’ve searched several threads and it seems my guy I acquired last Friday is most likely not going to make it?. He was very lazy at the store every time I saw him,but looked in great condition overall. Got him home and put him in my 20long. I have a stone cave that he took to that evening. Here’s where I ****ed up. I put some decor around the heat so he wouldn’t go near it and get burnt,the HOB intake was also in that corner,so just about completely blocked off. And since it was on the other side,I figured he has no reason to even go over there either. Find him wedged in THAT corner next morning.had a burn on his head and back area. Obviously I feel terrible and responsible if he dies. I moved the heater completely sideways at the very top of the tank(like it should have been. Since he has been in his cave with hardy any movement,except to re adjust. I’ve been doing daily water changes with prime and stress coat(think that’s fine for cats?) added almd leaves for what it’s worth(trying to get the blackwater environment). I see slight improvement in the wound but I feel like it’s gotten larger almost. I’ve seen many posts about the open sores,so now I’m wondering if it’s even a burn. Hasn’t eaten(LFS guy told me it could be a week). Parameters are 0-0-0 and ph is around 6.6/8. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I’m super bummed. This will be the second very expensive fish I’ve lost out of the 6 I currently have.
seeing if anyone responds first,can add pics after work.
thanks guys/gals!
So created this account to get some help. I’ve searched several threads and it seems my guy I acquired last Friday is most likely not going to make it?. He was very lazy at the store every time I saw him,but looked in great condition overall. Got him home and put him in my 20long. I have a stone cave that he took to that evening. Here’s where I ****ed up. I put some decor around the heat so he wouldn’t go near it and get burnt,the HOB intake was also in that corner,so just about completely blocked off. And since it was on the other side,I figured he has no reason to even go over there either. Find him wedged in THAT corner next morning.had a burn on his head and back area. Obviously I feel terrible and responsible if he dies. I moved the heater completely sideways at the very top of the tank(like it should have been. Since he has been in his cave with hardy any movement,except to re adjust. I’ve been doing daily water changes with prime and stress coat(think that’s fine for cats?) added almd leaves for what it’s worth(trying to get the blackwater environment). I see slight improvement in the wound but I feel like it’s gotten larger almost. I’ve seen many posts about the open sores,so now I’m wondering if it’s even a burn. Hasn’t eaten(LFS guy told me it could be a week). Parameters are 0-0-0 and ph is around 6.6/8. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I’m super bummed. This will be the second very expensive fish I’ve lost out of the 6 I currently have.
seeing if anyone responds first,can add pics after work.
thanks guys/gals!
Poor bugger. So aside from water changes daily,stress coat and attempting to feed,what would everyone suggest. Feel like I could do more to help him recover. I have metroplex,stress coat,melafix,salt. I’m just weary because he’s a sensitive catfish.
