What the heck happened ?? Will she be ok ??

[hbluehunter]

Well I just noticed one of my Hen females mouth is all messed up. She wasn't like this yesterday when I fed them. I know my male Motoro has been chasing my females around so I just figured he was all horned up and wanted a piece.. But he hadn't done any damage so far.. But then I see this.. I'm pissed and freaked out at the same time.. Is there anything I can do ?? Sorry for the crappy pics, I had to use my phone and she only stays on the glass for a second..


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[aquaman45]

Looks more shocking than it is Mike.
Because it has just happened I would add a half ounce per gallon of pond salt to ensure there are no secondary infections. Do a water change first and keep off the food for a 2 or 3 days this will make sure the water remains very clean due to the ray not defecating, because it is close to the mouth you don't want her using it excessively either, it will look so much better after 5 days.
Don't worry she will be ok.

 

[scott s]

A divider in the tank might help also. That way he cant stress her further.

 

[vamptrev]

I wouldnt even worry about it... Just keep up on waterchanges. I myself wouldnt even add salt but thats your call

My rays get alot worse sometimes when they breed, they heal right back up in a few days like nothing even happened


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[yargnits]

ouch. id be freaked out too but im sure its not as bad as it looks. my only concern would be regarding feeding as its her mouth but as long as shes healthy im sure she will recover even without taking food for a while.

i like aquamans advice and the partition would help too . perhaps the salt isnt completely necessary but it will help keep infection away and it also helps you feel like your doing something to help without actually causing more problems

 

[Just Toby]

Bonjela? Lol

 

[PeterRogl]

ouch! ... that must hurt, but rays are tough, i once had a henXpearl hybrid who pierced a stinger right through his head. i noticed no change on it's behaviour all time. ... wish you good luck

 

[hbluehunter]

Thanks guys.. Yea i'm gonna do a waterchange today when i get home from work, and add some salt too.. I have a divider on ready so i might throw that in also if he's still messing with her..
Trev, Glad to hear you don't think it's that bad, i was freaking out.. I never had any of my other rays get that aggressive and do any damage to the mouth area.. I had lots of messed up discs but that was it..

 

[Crazyfish88]

Damn that injury looks pretty bad. I hope everything will be ok for her.


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[hbluehunter]

Well just wanted to post an update of my Hen female.. After a month of healing she's almost good as new, even with her mouth messed up she never did stop eating.. This is one tough chick, she's had her mouth jacked up aNd her disc tore up and she just keeps on trucking..


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