Broke Back Eel

[iheartfeesh]

Just a couple days ago, I was moving apartments and I think I dropped a rock on my 12 inch eel during the process of removing rocks from the tank. He used to swim a lot, but now he doesn't really move at all. When he actually tries to swim, his front half is okay but kind of twitches mid-body. I think I see some stiffness over there, or maybe crookedness... is there anything I can do about it?

 

[crazyforcordoras]

How did you drop a rock on your eel?! How did it not die?!

 

[Crossfire]

To be honest, when I saw the title I thought you were going to talk about gay eels

Unfortunatley, if the eel has a broken back, there is nothing you can do. It's probably in pain.

 

[Llegmore]

To be honest, when I saw the title I thought you were going to talk about gay eels

I thought exactly the same thing!

If you're certain that the back is broken, it's probably best to euthanise.

 

[crazyforcordoras]

Euthanize it. You dont want it to suffer, right?

 

[colleen0309]

If his back is actually broken, it would be kindest to end his suffering, but I would wait a few days to see if he improves.

 

[iheartfeesh]

I didn't drop the rock on him, it kind of just rolled onto him if anything. He's eating well, but he isn't as mobile as before.

 

[colleen0309]

Then, honestly, I'd wait before you do anything drastic. He may just be sore. Give him a few days to heal before you do something you can't take back.

 

[crazyforcordoras]

Maybe, hopefully he will recover. What kind of eel is he?

 

[LucyB]

This happened to me except with one of my beloved Kuhli Loaches... He swam in front of the pipe during a waterchange and broke his back in 2 places... Didn't live for long after that.

 

[Crossfire]

This happened to me except with one of my beloved Kuhli Loaches... He swam in front of the pipe during a waterchange and broke his back in 2 places... Didn't live for long after that.

 

[LucyB]

This happened to me except with one of my beloved Kuhli Loaches... He swam in front of the pipe during a waterchange and broke his back in 2 places... Didn't live for long after that.

I know - I was hoping you wouldn't see it because I kind of knew it would upset you

 

[Crossfire]

I see everything kuhli relating!


And we all make mistakes, its ok.

 

[crazyforcordoras]

I was thinking the same thing! " i sure hope Crossfire dosent see this."

 

[iheartfeesh]

Maybe, hopefully he will recover. What kind of eel is he?

He's a jeweled moray

i was going to massage him, but i dont think it would work lol..