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Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist
Posts : 4566
Age : 44 Location : New Mexico USA Favorite Fish : Jaguar Cichlid
| Subject: To Euthenise or Not Thu Jan 22, 2009 1:21 am | |
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| | | dirtydawg10 Global Moderator
Posts : 3098
Age : 52 Location : Connecticut Favorite Fish : Severum
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:54 am | |
| Man...that is always a tough call. I would probably give it time and see if they come through...but you can tell better through their actions than we can through pictures. If they are suffering and you really don't think they will make it through treatment then you may want to end their suffering. | |
| | | saint_felony The Turtle Whisperer
Posts : 1930
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:32 pm | |
| If you really want to put in the time and effort, I've had Oscars come back from looking like that and are now scarred but healthy. It's just a lot of babysitting, water changes and crossing your fingers. Formalin is some harsh stuff, you may want to alternate salt baths and formalin.
Just pace your treatments and go easy on them.
On the other hand if you do decide to go the euthanize route. I've found clove oil to be one of the most painless options for larger fish, an ice bath also works. | |
| | | Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist
Posts : 4566
Age : 44 Location : New Mexico USA Favorite Fish : Jaguar Cichlid
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:56 pm | |
| Well I decided I am dedicated to trying to save them...I think if I can get their slime coat to grow back they just might make it. I lost the Severum over the night but the GT is doing better. I am going to do a salt bath and another 75% W/C while they are in the bath. Then I am going to work on the slime coats, Wish me luck. | |
| | | dirtydawg10 Global Moderator
Posts : 3098
Age : 52 Location : Connecticut Favorite Fish : Severum
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:35 pm | |
| Sorry to hear about the sev. Was that the rotkeil? | |
| | | Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist
Posts : 4566
Age : 44 Location : New Mexico USA Favorite Fish : Jaguar Cichlid
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Thu Jan 22, 2009 5:57 pm | |
| - dirtydawg10 wrote:
- Sorry to hear about the sev. Was that the rotkeil?
Sure was luckily I have another one in a different tank. | |
| | | saint_felony The Turtle Whisperer
Posts : 1930
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Fri Jan 23, 2009 1:56 am | |
| Awesome. Hopefully it will work out.
I don't know if it will do it with yours, but the oscars seem to shed the top layer of skin, and as it's healing/growing back, it's a rough pink/red very raw looking color that will eventually turn whiteish and then back to the normal color. They may not use it at all, but the Oscars here, seemed to also really like having a hiding spot to feel more secure as they heal.. | |
| | | Silver Dollar Dude Banned
Posts : 910
Age : 31
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:06 pm | |
| Sorry to hear bout the sev. | |
| | | jsorensen Member
Posts : 331
Age : 30 Location : St. Louis Favorite Fish : Plakat Betta
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:33 pm | |
| any updates did they pull through? | |
| | | Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist
Posts : 4566
Age : 44 Location : New Mexico USA Favorite Fish : Jaguar Cichlid
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:38 pm | |
| Tehe Convict and the GT were the only ones that made it. Here is a current photo of the GT! Before/during treatment: After: | |
| | | jsorensen Member
Posts : 331
Age : 30 Location : St. Louis Favorite Fish : Plakat Betta
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:41 pm | |
| wow that's amazing about how long did that take? | |
| | | Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist
Posts : 4566
Age : 44 Location : New Mexico USA Favorite Fish : Jaguar Cichlid
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:45 pm | |
| Well it took a good two weeks, lots of salt and lots of water changes! Once healed up a bit I did a complete substrate change and tear down. I am still keeping 1tsp per gallon of salt in there which seems to be helping with the healing.....Total time to heal up to what she looks like now was about two months. | |
| | | jsorensen Member
Posts : 331
Age : 30 Location : St. Louis Favorite Fish : Plakat Betta
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:31 am | |
| well it looks like it was worth she is beautiful | |
| | | Mostlycichlids Cichlid Specialist
Posts : 4566
Age : 44 Location : New Mexico USA Favorite Fish : Jaguar Cichlid
| Subject: Re: To Euthenise or Not Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:44 pm | |
| Yes it was definately worth the time just to save the two and thanks! | |
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