snakehead jump outs: procedures?

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snakehead owners know what i'm talking about.

evey major jumpout that i wasnt there , has ended up fatal. usually , i just put em back in the tank. but that doesnt work to well, since they've all died.

what did they die of? dust inhalation?
what's the best thing to do?

comments?
 
back when I could get SHs i had acouple jump out, (due to my forgetfulness an leaving the hood open). never had one die from it or after i got them back in the tank again.
 
How long were they out for? Most fish will survive limited exposure to air but once the gill tissue dries it starts to die, at that point all you can do is put the fish back in water and turn up the surface flow to increase O2 levels, if the fish is still alive after a couple hours you might add a slime coat strengthener like stress coat but if to much gill tissue has been lost the fish will die anyway.
 
Snakeheads are one type of fish that can survive out of water for a limited time due to their ability to breath air.Most will only leave their water when it rains or there is a heavy dew because of drying as guppy said.Most floorings will only make matters worse by absorbing water from the fish.Its not one that has an easy answer as it depends how long the fish has been out of water,but best prevention rather than cure,keep a lid on the tank,the larger the snakehead,the heavier the lid.If they do get out follow guppys advice and hope they havnt been out too long.
 
Funny u should be asking this. I just read an article about reviving a fisHy SticK. They suggested U keep on hand a bottle of injectable dexamethasone and a fine insulin needle. A little injection of dexamethasone followed by a bit of Fishy CPR and U might just get luckY!!!
 
From what I've heard, some people have been able to save theirs by placing them back into the water, holding them at surface level... (carefully trying not to remove slime coat), and moving and swaying their bodies in a swimming motion, trying to get oxygen circulating back thru their gills again. Stopping and observing occasionally to see for any signs of movement. Repeat doing so, till absolutely feeling that they are indeed gone?!!! :( Even afterwards, place them in a shallow area of water, not too deep (on top of rock, wood, etc.)... cause if they do happen to come to, you don't want them to end up drowing.... they may be too weak to bring themselves up to the surface for oxygen?... but i dunno??... i've never tried this personally,,, just some stories i've heard or read over the internet?? :confused:
 
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