Salt would not be needed, imho, if wounds from the ripping of the fins are closed, healed, whatever you choose to call it.
Well, I've adopted a little mess. New silver...
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Well, I moved the little disaster into my 40 breeder; raised the temp; and added salt (just to be safe). I can't say he looks better, but he doesn't look any worse. He had started losing an alarming number of scales prior to the move.
In regards to eating, I had one great night where he ate until I thought he was going to burst. I was hoping that would continue, but he's slowed down. He eats a little bit nightly, but no gorging.
This little guy is a fighter. Even my friend says when you look this fish in the eyes, you don't see death; you see determination (my friend can be pseudo-poetic at times)
I attached some pics of his new home. I'll hopefully post pics of his recovery as his fins grow back. Thanks again for the guidance.
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In regards to eating, I had one great night where he ate until I thought he was going to burst. I was hoping that would continue, but he's slowed down. He eats a little bit nightly, but no gorging.
This little guy is a fighter. Even my friend says when you look this fish in the eyes, you don't see death; you see determination (my friend can be pseudo-poetic at times)
I attached some pics of his new home. I'll hopefully post pics of his recovery as his fins grow back. Thanks again for the guidance.
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Tiny update:
1. I noticed dark spots under the little guys front fins. I'l try to post pics when I get ahold of my wife's nice camera. Sight-unseen, anyone have any idea what this might be? My big guy has no such spots.
2. Kind of funny thing happened while I was changing his water tonight. I was pouring in 5 gallons of fresh water with a little salt in it. I noticed most of the salt was in the bottom of the bucket, so I grabbed my little bucket to pour some aquarium water in the big bucket when BAM!!! A silver rocket shot out of the tank and into the 5 gallon bucket. I'm pretty sure I yelled Holy $h!t and poured him back into he tank. Little guy is a firecracker. I'm just lucky he jumped into the bucket and not onto the floor I guess.
3. The little guy has been renamed: Sir Vivor. Hoping he lives up to his name.
1. I noticed dark spots under the little guys front fins. I'l try to post pics when I get ahold of my wife's nice camera. Sight-unseen, anyone have any idea what this might be? My big guy has no such spots.
2. Kind of funny thing happened while I was changing his water tonight. I was pouring in 5 gallons of fresh water with a little salt in it. I noticed most of the salt was in the bottom of the bucket, so I grabbed my little bucket to pour some aquarium water in the big bucket when BAM!!! A silver rocket shot out of the tank and into the 5 gallon bucket. I'm pretty sure I yelled Holy $h!t and poured him back into he tank. Little guy is a firecracker. I'm just lucky he jumped into the bucket and not onto the floor I guess.
3. The little guy has been renamed: Sir Vivor. Hoping he lives up to his name.
Thanks man.
He eats a few of the floating carnivore sticks each night.
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Spots should not bother you.
I start to be convinced that sir Vivor is not supposed to die. Period.
I start to be convinced that sir Vivor is not supposed to die. Period.
Just a little thanksgiving update on Sir Vivor. Nothing magical in terms of a physical change, but he does seem to be recovering. Posting a couple pics. Note the presence of FINS.
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