imsweet Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I have been given a discus that had been beaten up by his girlfriend. He had a damaged side fin and a wound on fins underneth. the side fin has healed ok but the wound (that went white) has now turned into a hole. the edges are still white. In no way has this got bigger, just looks worse. Is there anything i can put on it to help repair? Also i would like to put him in the main tank soon and would like this to be fixed before introducing him. (((stress etc))) the tank hes in now has been treated with acriflavine and daily water changes. Hes eating like a pig too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Acriflavine is a very good anti bacterial so its a great place to begin and watch for improvements. If he is "eating like a pig then that is great news as well. Sounds like you have things well under control. As always, quarintine any new fish before introducing them. Even if you know where they have come from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsweet Posted July 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Yep, he's been in the Q tank for 2 weeks. Just wondering if there was any more i could do to help the healing process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Maybe abit of Wonder Tonic or Melafix might help with healing the wound up abit quicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 garlic and some kelp powder in his food maybe? Navarre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Have you got some salt in there? that's an excellent healer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsweet Posted July 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Maybe abit of Wonder Tonic or Melafix might help with healing the wound up abit quicker I'll have a read up on this. Have you got some salt in there? that's an excellent healer. No i havent, i'm guessing i need tonic salt? havent got any but i need to go to town this afternoon, i could see if the tiny shop thats left here has any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Rock Salt from the Supermarket will do the same thing And far cheaper than buying it from your Pet Shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Yep just use rock salt - I buy mine from the local Bin Inn it's alot cheaper than the supermarket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 We dont have a BINN INN in Levin anymore, hence the reason why I have to pay extra and buy it at the Supermarket :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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