Midas injury

[Jhncf]

Picked up a large male Midas a few days ago and it had an injury on its face. The owner said it was caused by breaking a heater. It looks like a deep gash across his forehead. Should I be worried about it? Any tips to help it heal? He's very aggressive and trying to get at me through the glass so he seems ok.

 

[kno4te]

Salt and clean water. Should start to get it to heal esp from a heater burn.

How long has it been there do you think?

 

[Jhncf]

Salt and clean water. Should start to get it to heal esp from a heater burn.

How long has it been there do you think?

Honestly I have no idea, the way the guy said it sounded like it happened recently. I've had him for a few days now and he hasn't eaten, hopefully just still taking time to settle in.

 

[Drstrangelove]

I would also suggest not raising the temperatures until the wound has healed over some as it may encourage secondary infections.

 

[kno4te]

It sounds a little suspicious. Don't look like heater burn and looks like it's been a there a while. They have some depth on the photos.

It can easily be the case but a little strange to me.

Yea keep the temp at about 78.

Salt, 1tsp per gallon, and clean water for now. Can even try a little hydrogen peroxide on a qtip (dab)to the area and place back into the tank. Make sure it eats and update the thread.

Best of luck.

 

[Rocksor]

Looks like the start of an infection to me... q-tip with H2O2, as previously stated, could help.

 

[Charney]

clean water will go a long way. would consider a little diluted betadine topically