Jd swollen lip

[aredfruit]

Opinions do you think he has something wrong or is this possibly from fighting?


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[sharkbite5]

Did you see him locking lips?

 

[aredfruit]

No when I fed this morning it was like that...he shares a tank with a salvini(smaller)


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[sharkbite5]

Hmm maybe add some aquarium salt to help the healing process and watch him to make sure it isn't infected. If you think the tank can tolerate it, I might also slightly raise the temperature in case it is parasite related.

 

[Rocksor]

Salt only helps with certain parasites, and does not heal fish.

http://www.skepticalaquarist.com/salt-magic

I would just do water changes and keep the nitrates below 20ppm. You could also do a methylene blue bath for 30 minutes. About 1ml per gallon for 30 minutes.

http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/aquariummedication3.html

 

[sharkbite5]

Thanks for the correction and awesome article. I was not aware that it was not beneficial for healing. I assumed the drying of wounds and desication of single-celled organisms due to the change in osmolality would apply in the aquarium. Thanks!

 

[aredfruit]

Looking a lot better today!! As for the salt he is in a planted tank, and my spare is being used ATM. Hopefully it looks even better tomorrow!! If not I will prolly go the medication route


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