So I just broke down and moved a 75 gal tank that was gifted to me. It's been up and running for 2 days now. I saw the snowflake get into the overflow and back out before the move. I made a cover for the overflow. The tanks has lids. I saw a couple spots that were raise a little, so I duct taped them closed. I guess they opened up a bit and he was able to wiggle through. Didn't see him this morning, figured he was buried, then started to get worried. I happened to be adjusting a pump and saw him behind the tank.
I got him fished out from behind the tank, he was lifeless and stiff. I put him back in the water. My guess he was out a maximum of 10 hours. About 10 minutes later it looked like he started gasping for air or trying to breathe. About another 5-10 minutes he started to limber up. He turned kind of this pale ghost color. We let him be for a couple hours while we ran out. Can back and it looks like he's shedding, some of his color is back. He has moved about half his body around from where it was.
In everyone's honest opinion, does he look like he's suffering, or should I give him more time and see if he pulls through? He barely moves his head, and just sits there gasping. Or is there something I should do to help?b I know its a heck of a first post and introduction, but I didn't have anyone else to ask. Thanks for any help.
I got him fished out from behind the tank, he was lifeless and stiff. I put him back in the water. My guess he was out a maximum of 10 hours. About 10 minutes later it looked like he started gasping for air or trying to breathe. About another 5-10 minutes he started to limber up. He turned kind of this pale ghost color. We let him be for a couple hours while we ran out. Can back and it looks like he's shedding, some of his color is back. He has moved about half his body around from where it was.
In everyone's honest opinion, does he look like he's suffering, or should I give him more time and see if he pulls through? He barely moves his head, and just sits there gasping. Or is there something I should do to help?b I know its a heck of a first post and introduction, but I didn't have anyone else to ask. Thanks for any help.