Oscar Help

[McStephy]

Update: Well, I got the Pelco out.. but Oscar won't/can't close his mouth. And he seems to be having difficulty breathing.

 

[minxfishy]

There was a chance of that, give him some time, turn the lights out to keep the stress down, maybe it will close after a while, once the muscles in his mouth have had a chance to relax. If not and he is having difficulties eating, breathing etc, it may be best to euthanise, but give him time to settle down again.

 

[youngfisher]

Yeah turn the lights off, and it also might be wise to put a towel over the tank just so he feels nice and safe. Give it a couple of hours and see how he is

 

[McStephy]

I will do that. Thank you again.


Hopefully he will pull through.

 

[Ren&Stumpy]

bit late now but you should of used a damp cloth to place/hold the oscar with otherwise ou will have removed its slime coat.

 

[england]

hopefully it will pull through, maybe it's mouth streched abit, good luck my friend

 

[McStephy]

Hello again -

I thought I would give you an update. Oscar pulled through! Yay! After about 12 hours I could see he was able to close his jaw a little, and in about 48 he was eating and behaving normally.

Thank you SO much for your help!

-Also, I see there is a forum for fish help now... So, sorry I miss posted!

 

[minxfishy]

Fantastic news, glad he is happy and healthy again, probably gave him a scare though

 

[holidayinn]

Glad to hear, hopefully he won't try that again lol.