My oscar jaw is broken

[Rupert12]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0 ppm

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0 ppm

If yes, what is your nitrate?

approximately 40 ppm. I have a high nitrate water source.

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

21-30%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

Good day, I just want to ask if anyone experienced having their oscars jaw being dislocated or broken. I just want to ask if there are any cure in this kind of instances. He can't close his mouth and most likely gasping for air. Only tankmate is a albino bichir. My oscar is almost 4 months in my captivity. No livefoods, only pellets. Thank you everyone.

 

[FINWIN]

Good day, I just want to ask if anyone experienced having their oscars jaw being dislocated or broken. I just want to ask if there are any cure in this kind of instances. He can't close his mouth and most likely gasping for air. Only tankmate is a albino bichir. My oscar is almost 4 months in my captivity. No livefoods, only pellets. Thank you everyone.

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That's terrible. Did he injure himself by bolting? My oscar dislocated his jaw once when he spooked and rammed the glass. I would gently lift him out into a hospital tank. See if you can ease the jaw into some semblence of normal. Don't net him though, just remove all the water and lift him out. If he thrashes in a net it could make it worse.

40ppm is too high and will inhibit healing/health. There are threads here regarding nitrates and what to do. Where are you located with high nitrates? Your water change schedule is too small. What size tank?

 

[Rupert12]

That's terrible. Did he injure himself by bolting? My oscar dislocated his jaw once when he spooked and rammed the glass. I would gently lift him out into a hospital tank. See if you can ease the jaw into some semblence of normal. Don't net him though, just remove all the water and lift him out. If he thrashes in a net it could make it worse.

40ppm is too high and will inhibit healing/health. There are threads here regarding nitrates and what to do. Where are you located with high nitrates? Your water change schedule is too small. What size tank?

Philippines, I have a 50 gal tank. actually my water change routine is 30% every 2 days.
I think he hit the glass while he's eating.

 

[FINWIN]

Philippines, I have a 50 gal tank. actually my water change routine is 30% every 2 days.
I think he hit the glass while he's eating.

Tank too small, unfortunately. Your Oscar looks to be at the "nervous" age where they shoot and bolt at nothing. Good w/c schedule. duanes .

 

[Rocksor]

I need to see a side shot to assess whether or not it is dislocated.

If it is just dislocated, you may be able to help put it back in place. Take the fish out of water, slowly extend the affected lip forward away from the mouth. If it doesn't move with gentle movement, do not force it. Gently put it back in place.

 

[Rupert12]

I need to see a side shot to assess whether or not it is dislocated.

If it is just dislocated, you may be able to help put it back in place. Take the fish out of water, slowly extend the affected lip forward away from the mouth. If it doesn't move with gentle movement, do not force it. Gently put it back in place.

 

[FINWIN]

Now that I see it from the side it almost looks like the top lip is jammed backwards.

 

[Rupert12]

Now that I see it from the side it almost looks like the top lip is jammed backwards.

what will i do?

 

[FINWIN]

Rocksor already gave you a suggestion as did I.

Remove your fish by hand (drain water until he's laying on his side). Lay him on a wet towel. Wet your hands and keep them wet. Keep a cup of tank water by him to pour on his gills. It may help him 'flex' his mouth back. VERY GENTLY put your finger under his upper lip and see if you can ease it outward. Just little wiggles, side to side. Don't tug. Keep dripping water on his gills to get him to flex his mouth.

If this works, keep him in a hospital tank for a few days with warm clean water. Sand only substrate because his jaw could be prone to future injury if he digs/moves rocks or gravel.

Good luck!

 

[Rupert12]

Rocksor already gave you a suggestion as did I.

Remove your fish by hand (drain water until he's laying on his side). Lay him on a wet towel. Wet your hands and keep them wet. Keep a cup of tank water by him to pour on his gills. It may help him 'flex' his mouth back. VERY GENTLY put your finger under his upper lip and see if you can ease it outward. Just little wiggles, side to side. Don't tug. Keep dripping water on his gills to get him to flex his mouth.

If this works, keep him in a hospital tank for a few days with warm clean water. Sand only substrate because his jaw could be prone to future injury if he digs/moves rocks or gravel.

Good luck!

Thank you, I will do my best because I have no one to help me here.