Help with damaged flowerhorn please!

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Swarsh

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Hey guys,

Today I got given a injured/damaged flowerhorn.
Trying to nurse it back to health but I'm unsure as to what I should do.

I've been told to just leave him alone and do regular WC's and stress coat.
And someone reccommended Melafix.

Here are pictures of him,
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There are no fungus on the wounds and there is not any redness coming from the wounds.

Should I use Melafix or should I just leave it and do regular WC's?

Thanks guys,
Swarsh

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whats the temp at??? add a lil salt!!!
 
What happened?! Do 20-30% water chances everyday, add aquarium salt. Melafix can be used if you want. I'd recommend it. Make sure the temperature of the tank is 80-82 degrees.
 
The temp of the tank is 26.9 celcius~ so i should increase it ?
Apparently he had a fight with a frontosa (sp) =/

How much salt should be added or can I just use Melafix instead of salt, as I have never tried using salt before.

Thanks,
Swarsh
 
Swarsh;5021628; said:
The temp of the tank is 26.9 celcius~ so i should increase it ?
Apparently he had a fight with a frontosa (sp) =/

How much salt should be added or can I just use Melafix instead of salt, as I have never tried using salt before.

Thanks,
Swarsh
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Dang that Frontasa went to town on that Fh. 26.9 celcius converted to Fahrenheit is about 80 degrees? I think your good but bumping it up a bit wouldn't hurt. You can use Melafix alone if you want. For salt.. its 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons of water. Good luck.
 
Ahh thanks,
btw, about tolerance on melafax/salt~
can pleco's and datnoids tolerate it? or should I move them all before doing it?

Thanks again,
swarsh
 
The FH should be in a quarantine tank by himself, if possible. Nice of you to try and bring him back to a healthy state.
 
Ok thanks guys!
1tsp/1gal, Do I add that in everyday? WC when?

sorry so many questions!

swarsh
 
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