Help me treat my runt please!

[heavyp83]

I put my 2" runt into a 10 gallon hospital tank yesterday, and 24 hours later he has barely moved from behind the sponge. He in't eating, either. Should I add any medication, salt, or should I just wait it out and hope for the best? Thanks!

:drummer: :guitarist: :singer:

Hmmm,

How attached are you? Sometimes it's a better to just replace them.

JMO

Mike

[heavyp83]

Well, I don't want to kill him, I'm going to do my best to help the little guy.

[Carol_Roberts]

So he is hiding behind the sponge and not eating. anything else? Dark color, cloudy eyes,etc?

CArol :heart1:

[heavyp83]

Carol

He's perfectly normal besides not eating and hiding. I was thinking that maybe on friday when my blackworms come in, that will help jumpstart his appetite, what do you think? thanks!

[EthanCote.com]

Hi,

Why did you remove him in the first place?

Am I correct in assuming it wasn't diseased related but rather more of a stress thing from being remove that has caused him to hide?

If that is the case, perhaps try raising the temp a few degrees higher? (not sure what is the current temp). I believe adding 1 tblsp/10 gallons of salt will help to relieve some stress.

Perhaps add a few more ornaments or potted plants in the tank to make him feed more at ease?

Not sure if the above suggestions will help but I wish you all the best.

To get him to eat, whatever was his favourite food, try feeding him that. It might help to get his appetite back.


Cheers,

Chi.

[heavyp83]

It's not disease related, he was swimming around normally in his other tank. The reason for his removal was to fatten him up before I give him away to a friend who wants to try keeping discus. The temperature is currently at 85. What kind of salt should I put in there? Thanks!

[EthanCote.com]

You can use any kind of salt such as aquarium salt or kosher salt. Just remember to replace the lost of salt during WC. I suggest using the salt treatment for only a few days and no more.

Also the live blackworm your are getting will most likely peak his interest in food.

I wish you all the luck. And it is a great thing you are doing for a friend.


Cheers,

Chi.

[Carol_Roberts]

Discus don't like being by themselves. He may quit eating simply from loneliness. Yes, raise the temp a couple of degrees, try the cbw. You can always put him back in the main tank with a divider to feed him. . . .
CArol :heart1: