Firemouth Mouth Problem

[Mr Spoon]

One of my firemouth's mouth is stuck open, it's been like it for 2 days now, he interested in food but hasn't eaten for 2 days. Is there anything I can do. Ammonia & nitrite 0. Nitrate 10. Ph 7.5. There no symptoms of desease. He's a young firemouth about 2.5" long

 

[minxfishy]

Sounds like he's damaged his mouth in some way, either on ornaments or fighting with another fish. Have you checked there isnt anything in his mouth/throat that could be causing this? If its permanent damage, the fish is likely unable to eat properly and the long term prognosis isnt good Im afraid.

 

[Mr Spoon]

I've had a close look, there's nothing stuck in his mouth, I spoke to someone at my lfs earlier and he said he's probably bashed into a rock, there's nothing I can do, his mouth may get better or not, its a shame because out of all my firemouth's he is colouring up the best. Fingers crossed, I hope his mouth gets better before he starves.

 

[WILDER]

Open mouth can mean dislocated jaw, injury, sores in the mouth, or something stuck in the mouth.

Hows the fish breathing.
What do the gills look like.