Kreature Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Ok, need to pick your brains for info. Yesterday I introduced a male saulosi to a female, and they got along well, him in persute, displaying normally, etc. Today it's almost as if his tail end is paralysed, he's at the bottom of the tank, and when encouraged to move he will, but doesn't seem to move his tail. He is new, had him quarantined for about a week. He has not spots, discoloration, nothing. The female I've had for 18 months, and she seems fine. Any ideas? Could he have just injured himself in mating, ??? I'm at a loss. Water tests out fine, temp is 76. Thanks for any help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 sounds like a rough midnight session for the poor fellow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreature Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I hope that's all it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Sounds like he rang his bell pretty good on something like the glass or an ornament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digital-monk Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Might want to up the temp slightly? Could be it? http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Could he have blasted into a wall and have a partial concussion or be a bit stunned? Or is he completely alert, but just unable to move? Maybe try dimming the lights for a day or so and add some salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Since it's now been a few days, what change if any has their been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreature Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 (edited) No change. His tail seems to slightly twitch every now and then, definately involuntary, but other than that he just kind of drags it, stays at the back of the tank. Female is still ok, but I don't think she's holding (dang, I really wanted some fry)'cause she's still eating. Good sign is though that he's eating too, and she's showing no agression towards him. I think I'll up the temp, add some salt, and see how things go. Thanks for all your advice! Edited February 1, 2013 by Kreature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Sounds like time to put him in a cup, and toss him in the freezer......sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Agree, it's been a while. If not much of a change, might be whats best for the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreature Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 He's moving around the tank more, but still not seeming to use his tail. I'm gonna have a hard time putting him down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 He's moving around the tank more, but still not seeming to use his tail. I'm gonna have a hard time putting him down. Putting him down or not is up to you. But some things to consider: If you place him in a cup, in a dark freezer with a couple drops of clove oil he simply goes to sleep. Right now he more than likely is in pain, and if you ad a another male fish he will eventually get beaten or stressed to death if he stays where he is. Good luck with the decision Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristarockstar Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 i saw this and it reminded me of this thread http://video.ca.msn.com/watch/video/goldfish-wears-a-harness/2jxl27sl?from=en-ca-hpquad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kreature Posted February 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 I don't think a life jacket would have worked. He's gone to aqua heaven now. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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