My 5 in clown loach I've had since she was 2 in was hiding in a piece of ornamental driftwood removed for cleaning. I usually do a thorough count before removing it, but after less than 5 minutes noticed one was missing. I found her on her side between the washer and dryer still breathing. She is currently back in the tank breathing heavily. Is there anything I could do to calm her and hopefully lessen the stress? Feeling very bad about doing this as I have had aquariums for the past 17 years.
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Not much you can do really. Just keep the water clean (which it should be since you just cleaned it). It probably wont eat for a bit because it's stressed. Just hope it'll be fine, and keep the tank well aerated.
So far so good. She's swimming around still a bit skiddish. Although I don't know if she's really a she, being the largest of the group we began calling her Big Momma. I suppose if she turns out to be a he we'll rethink the name.........the tank is clean and aerated, and I'll see how she looks in the morning. Thanks
DyNoMiGhT;4338999; said:srry to hearyou should try sum conditioning salt...it specifically reduces stress during water changes and cleanings and should work for an emergency like yours.
I dont see why she needs to put salt in. If anything it would add a little bit of stress because of changing water conditions. I'd only use salt if you were treating for ich.
Good news! She made it through the night and ate well this morning. She has a few nicks from the fall but other than that looks ok. I'll post pics after work this eventing.
Crystal115;4340209; said:
Good to hear! I figured something like that wouldn't be enough to do the fish in. They'll survive for a while out of the water providing that they don't dry out.
