MY FISH HAS AN INJURY TO ITS TAIL ALL THE WAY TO ITS BUTT END. iT WAS OUTSIDE IN MY POND AND SOMETHING MUST OF FLEW DOWN AND BIT IT OR SOMETHING. IS THERE A LOTION ,OINTMENT, SOMETHING I CAN DO FOR MY FAVORITE FISH? I DONT WANT TO SEE IT SUFFERING IF THERES NO HELPING THE POOR THING! IT SEEMS TO BE O.K. AS FOR BREATHING AND IS STAYING DOWN TOWARDS THE BOTTOM NOSE FIRST GOING AROUND AND AROUND IN CIRCLES AND I ALSO GAVE IT FOOD WHICH IT ATE! I BROUGHT THE POOR BLACK MOLLY OR BUBBLED- EYED FISH INSIDE WITH ME AND I'VE BEEN WATCHINGIT FIR2 1/2 HOURS NOW WHILE ON THE NET LOOKING FOR HELP! ANYONE HAVE AN ANSWER? THANKS SO MUCH!
2007-03-13 05:13:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
If the damage is into the fish's flesh and not just fin there is really nothing you can do and the missing fin will not grow back properly if at all. It sounds as if the fish is very stressed ( no surprize, I would be too) and to be totally honest there really isn't a thing you can do. The fish may recover some, but that's a long shot.
The best thing you can do is watch for fungus of infection on the wound and be ready to treat for that if the fish makes it through the stress.
MM
2007-03-13 06:03:47 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your best bet is to call a vet that specializes in aquatic animals. They might be able to sew the tail back in place, or they might just tell you to wait and watch. You definitely need to keep the fish away from other fish, as the others might see his injury as a sign of weakness and attack it. If you only have one tank where it would be with other fish, you should get one of those nets used when fish eggs hatch (to ensure they don't get eaten by the larger fish). This would be a good way to separate your injured fish from the rest of the school until he heals.
2007-03-13 05:23:00 · answer #2 · answered by Episco 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Melafix. you can find this where ever they sell fish supplies. It will soothe the fish and aid in healing. Make sure you use as directed. Make sure the water temp stays stable and keep it at about 79 degrees this will help with shock and to prevent ick which is caused from stress. Watch for signs of shock.
2007-03-13 05:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by kandisue76 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can use hydrogen peroxide on it. Look for it to turn black on the missing edge. That is a sign it is healing. Don't throw meds in your pond. And Melafix does absoultly nothing, its a waste of money.
2007-03-13 05:45:47 · answer #4 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well a Dolphin in Japan has been fitted with a prosthetic tail,so nothing is impossible, but it's very expensive.
2007-03-13 05:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by JT 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my fish had this and it died it is called fin rot u can get fin rot medicene but u have to have salt for fish as well but it does not help the fish
2007-03-13 07:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by poppyford 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
let it be. Monitor the PH in your tank that is crucial right now while he recovers. Limit his stress.
2007-03-13 05:20:45 · answer #7 · answered by Brian W 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing you can do for your poor fishy. They can be out of water for a long period of time and i tihnk if you do anything it will die immediatly..so..just watch your fishy...but yeah nothing you can do
2007-03-13 05:20:41 · answer #8 · answered by ;) 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no, he wants you to leave it alone. There is nothing you can do. It might grow back.
2007-03-13 05:22:52 · answer #9 · answered by sugarmonkey47 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thought about laying it on fry pan??
2007-03-13 07:04:40 · answer #10 · answered by eviot44 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋