What's wrong with my Firemouth?

[Bigtunamtl]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

10-15 ppm

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?

31-40%

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.

Hello all,

Today I noticed one of my Firemouths swimming listlessly with it's mouth open and gills panting. His jaw also looks a bit crooked to me and his color has darkened. Anyone know what's going on? Picture doesn't really show what's going on.

 

[Bigtunamtl]

Another picture.

 

[kno4te]

Maybe a dislocated jaw.

 

[Bigtunamtl]

Maybe a dislocated jaw.

This is what I was thinking too. Is there anything I can do for him? Should I move him to a 10 gal hospital tank? I feel like a dislocated jaw for a fish this size is basically a death sentence.

 

[kno4te]

This is what I was thinking too. Is there anything I can do for him? Should I move him to a 10 gal hospital tank? I feel like a dislocated jaw for a fish this size is basically a death sentence.

You can try to and gently press/massage on the mouth and try to push it back. If it doesn’t close and not able to eat then I’d euthanize the fish.