Caper Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 There's nothing I can see on him and the only thing noticable with him thus far is clamped fins. Tuesday when I came home from work, he was "stuck" to the filter. I tried to get him with the net and once I "dislodged" him he swam away. However, he was not himself and his swimming wasn't...ah, strong so to speak. I kept an eye on him (me and another platy ) and sure enough as soon as he got close to the filter, sucked on Now, I still don't have another tank yet because I've decided to get a bigger one for my goldies and then turn the 10 gallon into a hospital/quarantine tank. Only problem is haven't figured out where the heck I can put it :-? Sorry, back to the platy. I ran, ok actually drove to WalMart and bought a breeding trap and after a good rinse put it in the tank and added the platy. Now, I don't know if this was a good idea or not, didn't know if it's just going to stress him more but I thought it was worth a chance to see if he could get his strength back (and I'm dosing with Melafix). Anyway, he got out on me before so I waited to see how he'd do. His swimming is a bit stronger but still not up to par and once he did get sucked by the filter but was able to get himself off quickly. So, I put him back in the trap. Because I don't know how long he was on the filter the day I got home from work, the fact that he was does this mean there is no hope for him? Am I doing the right thing by keeping him there? All opinions...help...guidance...would be appreciated, as usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Sounds like he has actually improved if he can now get himself off the filter. Plus, he managed to get out of the trap easily enough! Keep on with what you are doing and see if he comes right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted July 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Thanks Caryl Well, I'll keep this up then because that is true, although still not up to par, he was able to get off the filter himself. Heh, how did you do this, I've been watching for you & missed you obviously :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 I saw you but you ignored me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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