Please help with sick/injured fish

[Theducatiman]

Long story short I got this guy from NY Aquatic. Originally my wife thought he was dead because he was laying in his side. The package showed up packed well, but box wasn’t labeled live fish or anything at all. I fear he was tossed around pretty good. I’m grateful he’s not but I think I was injured in some of way in shipping. He just sits under a rock or in a corner somewhere with his fins out. I’ve tried to hand feed him different types of food with and without garlic. He is starving himself to death. He is isolated in a box with rock in for the time being. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[stE26wy14]

can u take a video and pics under whites please
#fishmedic

 

[Theducatiman]

He literally just sits like this

 

[Theducatiman]

can u take a video and pics under whites please
#fishmedic

can u take a video and pics under whites please
#fishmedic

 

[Theducatiman]

He literally just sits like this

He looks around but that’s about it.

 

[Theducatiman]

More here

 

[stE26wy14]

Can u post videos to YT sorry, some/most can’t see videos on here unless posted to YT first

 

[Idech]

@Jay Hemdal @vetteguy53081

 

[Theducatiman]

Can u post videos to YT sorry, some/most can’t see videos on here unless posted to YT first

I’ll have to tomorrow, there isnt much to see. He isn’t breathing fast and just looks around, find erect.

 

[stE26wy14]

I’ll have to tomorrow, there isnt much to see. He isn’t breathing fast and just looks around, find erect.

It would help, to see damage to tissue, or others
What’s the last part mean, find erect?
@Jay Hemdal @vetteguy53081
Please help them out, I’m no help!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Long story short I got this guy from NY Aquatic. Originally my wife thought he was dead because he was laying in his side. The package showed up packed well, but box wasn’t labeled live fish or anything at all. I fear he was tossed around pretty good. I’m grateful he’s not but I think I was injured in some of way in shipping. He just sits under a rock or in a corner somewhere with his fins out. I’ve tried to hand feed him different types of food with and without garlic. He is starving himself to death. He is isolated in a box with rock in for the time being. Any help would be appreciated.

These guys dont ship well in many cases. How was fish acclimated and for how long? Im familiar with mike's instruction sheet for acclimation,. I dont favor drip method but not the end of the world method.
These fish often take time to settle in and start eating but usually after 48 hours they settle in.
What foods are you offering?
I recommend standard quarantine and a 60 minute ruby rally pr bath with this species.
Also add air stone for added aeration.
Is fish breathing normal or labored?

 

[JGT]

My Blotchy is a total bust. He hides in the rocks all the time and the only time I see him is at night if I shine my flashlight where he hangs out. Will also assume weird positions: upside down, sideways. Wouldn’t mind but considering the price I’d like to see him more.

 

[Theducatiman]

It would help, to see damage to tissue, or others
What’s the last part mean, find erect?
@Jay Hemdal @vetteguy53081
Please help them out, I’m no help!

There is no marks or anything on him. By erect I mean he sits with his dorsal fins fully out like he’s stressed.

 

[Theducatiman]

These guys dont ship well in many cases. How was fish acclimated and for how long? Im familiar with mike's instruction sheet for acclimation,. I dont favor drip method but not the end of the world method.
These fish often take time to settle in and start eating but usually after 48 hours they settle in.
What foods are you offering?
I recommend standard quarantine and a 60 minute ruby rally pr bath with this species.
Also add air stone for added aeration.
Is fish breathing normal or labored?

He was dripped for almost an hour. He’s been here since Saturday. I’ve offered flakes, pellets, mysis, and brine. Lastly I used garlic as well. He’s breathing is normal and he’s looking around. Actually he’s been hiding under the rocks and today swam up into the box. I since raised it so he can’t get out for now.

 

[Theducatiman]

My Blotchy is a total bust. He hides in the rocks all the time and the only time I see him is at night if I shine my flashlight where he hangs out. Will also assume weird positions: upside down, sideways. Wouldn’t mind but considering the price I’d like to see him more.

If it was eating something then I’d say it is what it is.

 

[JGT]

If it was eating something then I’d say it is what it is.

Since they are deep water fish who like caves and overhangs, it might feel a bit exposed in that acclimation box and getting stressed.

 

[Theducatiman]

Since they are deep water fish who like caves and overhangs, it might feel a bit exposed in that acclimation box and getting stressed.

I agree, but he swam in himself with the rock in there.

 

[JGT]

I’d try giving him more cover in that box. Mine started out only eating frozen. Then migrated to other foods over time.

 

[Theducatiman]

I’d try giving him more cover in that box. Mine started out only eating frozen. Then migrated to other foods over time.

Will try for sure.

 

[Marinus]

I hope your fish is ok, please keep us updated.