Lost a firemouth today

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Nm1

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Apr 9, 2019
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Feeling horrible! About a while back I bought a very large firemouth that was absoultley stunning. I normally don’t buy adult fish from fish stores as I am uncertain what they have been exposed to in the past. I did recognize some scarring which looked possibly hith like. Sure enough the first bout of hith came on fairly early soon even thou I maintain perfect water parameters I assumed it was due to a hunger strike. This fish was literally immune to any medication and his care was very difficult. He became very aggressive in recent months and I had multiple bouts of hith and secondary infection. This last bout of hith was relentless and I couldn’t beat it. I had to humanely euthanize him as he was suffering and refusing to eat. Did I do the right thing?
 
Like you said! you've done your best and it was still getting worst. So i say yes! you did what you had too. It's really not easy and there will be people who say otherwise. Not about them, it's what you felt at that particular time. Sorry for the lost, but rebound better bro.
 
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