Goby wound

[jimo12]

Hi and thanks in advance. My goby has been like this for over a month it started much smaller but has stayed at this phase for a couple of weeks haven't grown any more, cant always check

on him because he disappears and then reappears wen i just about gave up in him. However he does eat and protect hes territory just fine. Can i do something? Catching him is out of the question. Thanks

 

[KJ]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bacterial-infections.191511/

 

[helen ann]

Awwwwwww poor lil' guy!:(
I can't really advise ... but sending the lil' guy well wishes!
But someone who will come along who can help!

 

[KJ]

@melypr1985 @Humblefish

 

[GHsaltie]

Oh dear.... I can't tell for certain due to the angle but it looks freakishly similar to a thread I've got bookmarked from reefcentral. Coincidence? Or maybe something more specific?
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2542734&highlight=hole+in+goby
I certainly hope your little guy has a better outcome :(.

 

[melypr1985]

That looks pretty awful. I would get that guy into QT immediately and treat with these meds all at once: kanaplex, furan2 and metroplex. He has a pretty poor chance to survive this, but these meds and acting right now is the best shot he's going to have. Follow the directions on each package as for dosing and be prepared to dose them for 2 weeks or longer. Don't stop before a minimum of 10 days even if he miraculously looks better before then.