Well, you could keep the molly seperate so no stress will botther the others. I could say: And hope the best of it.... But most of the time when this spin behavior has started, the fish will die at some point.
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She doesn't seem to be getting any better but she does seem to be getting worse. she wouldn't eat this morning. If she refuses to eat these next few days would it be the best option to euthanize her? I don't won't her to suffer and be stressed for the rest of her life.
I won't suggest that you must. But as I mentioned in post #92 I never managed to save a single fish that once it started, and it did seem to be transmitted within the tank. Since I was never able to establish the cause I have no idea if yours is the same thing.
OP
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My female dalmatian molly just keeps going down hill. I still have her in the bucket with aquarium salt but an hour ago she started cork screw spinning but it's non stop. she doesn't even take a break. she just keeps spinning and spinning without stopping. Is there anything I can do to help the spinning. I'm sure she must be very exhausted from the non stop spinning. I hate to see her like this 
My female dalmatian molly just keeps going down hill. I still have her in the bucket with aquarium salt but an hour ago she started cork screw spinning but it's non stop. she doesn't even take a break. she just keeps spinning and spinning without stopping. Is there anything I can do to help the spinning. I'm sure she must be very exhausted from the non stop spinning. I hate to see her like this
Euthanize the fish, it is not going to recover.
Stefan3289
Fishaholic
I feel like based of what has been said (how it swims, time of progression, stops eating), is that if there are no outside symptoms, is that there is a problem with its swim bladder. I am not an expert at disease but that is what it seems like to me. did it seem constipated or did any other fish show symptoms in the tank? Also, where did you get the fish?
Swim bladder causes either sinking or floating when they stop swimming, not spiraling. This seems more like a brain issue or some sort of infection
Stefan3289
Fishaholic
It could be a a genetic issue as well if that batch simply wasn't good
Stefan3289
Fishaholic
The reason I said swim bladder was because I watched a video on youtube with a guppy (at least they identified it as) swim bladder and it wasnt sinking or "floating" but it was swimming strangely and had its tail dropping down instead of straight.
Stefan3289
Fishaholic
It said it was in in the "early stage/signs." Here is the link for whoever is interested
guppyexpert.com
Guppy Diseases, Parasites & Remedies
Unfortunately there are many diseases and parasites that can harm your guppy fish. The good news is that many of them can be cured. In this article I will try to present you the most common guppy diseases and infection, prevention and remedies. Important: it … Guppy Diseases, Parasites &...
guppyexpert.com
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OP
Is there any medication or anything else I could try before I go ahead and euthanize her? I have been looking at a few different stores but I can't find clove oil
Stefan3289
Fishaholic
There aren’t any medications I can think of sadly since I’d rather not put the fish under more stress. I know skinned green peas can help constipation and cause ease the swim bladder. Other than that, I got nothing
OP
OP
I ordered clove oil and it came in today.
I don't want her to suffer anymore. She is still corkscrew spinning and refusing to eat. How do I euthanize her with the clove oil? I don't want to use clove oil on anything that will be used in my fish tank so I will use the clove oil in a small container that holds a little over 2 cups of water. How much should I add so that it is peaceful for her?
I don't want her to suffer anymore. She is still corkscrew spinning and refusing to eat. How do I euthanize her with the clove oil? I don't want to use clove oil on anything that will be used in my fish tank so I will use the clove oil in a small container that holds a little over 2 cups of water. How much should I add so that it is peaceful for her?
Page seven of this thread, I linked the video where I learned how to do it, and it was peaceful. I suggest watching that.I ordered clove oil and it came in today.
I don't want her to suffer anymore. She is still corkscrew spinning and refusing to eat. How do I euthanize her with the clove oil? I don't want to use clove oil on anything that will be used in my fish tank so I will use the clove oil in a small container that holds a little over 2 cups of water. How much should I add so that it is peaceful for her?
Remember to mix the clove oil in another small container of hot water first, then cool that water before adding it to the container with the fish, since oil doesn't mix with water very easily.
I'm sorry you're having to do this, especially at your age
but it really is kinder to let her go peacefully rather than continuing to suffer.
You need to mix the oil and water first so you will need something with a screw top that you can shake the oil-water mix in.
Add 10 drops clove oil to the bottle or jar then add some warm water and shake till it is thoroughly mixed. Put the fish in your container with a bit of tank water then add the oil/water mix slowly till it's all added. Clove oil is an anaesthetic; it will make the fish go to sleep, then kill it. Leave the fish in the water with clove oil for a couple of hours to make sure.
Add 10 drops clove oil to the bottle or jar then add some warm water and shake till it is thoroughly mixed. Put the fish in your container with a bit of tank water then add the oil/water mix slowly till it's all added. Clove oil is an anaesthetic; it will make the fish go to sleep, then kill it. Leave the fish in the water with clove oil for a couple of hours to make sure.
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