Randals Goby Went Hardcore Floor Surfing

[capt_alaver]

I found the guy this morning on the hardwood. I don't know how long he was there for, or how he even managed to wiggle out of the top cover.

He wasn't moving at all in my hand, but still moist so I decided to try saving him.

I picked him up and gently pointed him, head-first, at the powerhead to get oxygenated water moving through his mouth and gills. It took a few minutes but he eventually woke up which was a huge relief. I kept him there for a while longer until he was started breathing normally.

I let him go and he kind of just floated around the tank, stiff as a brick with zero fin movement. He eventually settled on the sandbed upside down but managed to wiggle around just enough to correct himself.

It's been a few hours and he's regained some mobility, but not much. Fins seem to have unlocked a bit but still kind of stiff. He clumsily moves around to his usual spots, occasionally tips over but manages to correct himself.

Any chance he'll make a full recovery? Should I let him be and keep an eye out for a few days?

 

[jsmkmavity]

Hoping for the best!

 

[vetteguy53081]

I found the guy this morning on the hardwood. I don't know how long he was there for, or how he even managed to wiggle out of the top cover.

He wasn't moving at all in my hand, but still moist so I decided to try saving him.

I picked him up and gently pointed him, head-first, at the powerhead to get oxygenated water moving through his mouth and gills. It took a few minutes but he eventually woke up which was a huge relief. I kept him there for a while longer until he was started breathing normally.

I let him go and he kind of just floated around the tank, stiff as a brick with zero fin movement. He eventually settled on the sandbed upside down but managed to wiggle around just enough to correct himself.

It's been a few hours and he's regained some mobility, but not much. Fins seem to have unlocked a bit but still kind of stiff. He clumsily moves around to his usual spots, occasionally tips over but manages to correct himself.

Any chance he'll make a full recovery? Should I let him be and keep an eye out for a few days?

Allow fish to restore its body slime and take in oxygen. Adding an air stone my help but outcomes are always uncertain

 

[MnFish1]

I found the guy this morning on the hardwood. I don't know how long he was there for, or how he even managed to wiggle out of the top cover.

He wasn't moving at all in my hand, but still moist so I decided to try saving him.

I picked him up and gently pointed him, head-first, at the powerhead to get oxygenated water moving through his mouth and gills. It took a few minutes but he eventually woke up which was a huge relief. I kept him there for a while longer until he was started breathing normally.

I let him go and he kind of just floated around the tank, stiff as a brick with zero fin movement. He eventually settled on the sandbed upside down but managed to wiggle around just enough to correct himself.

It's been a few hours and he's regained some mobility, but not much. Fins seem to have unlocked a bit but still kind of stiff. He clumsily moves around to his usual spots, occasionally tips over but manages to correct himself.

Any chance he'll make a full recovery? Should I let him be and keep an eye out for a few days?

Yes be patient - let him be. However, watch for death (ie. ammonia issues)

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I found the guy this morning on the hardwood. I don't know how long he was there for, or how he even managed to wiggle out of the top cover.

He wasn't moving at all in my hand, but still moist so I decided to try saving him.

I picked him up and gently pointed him, head-first, at the powerhead to get oxygenated water moving through his mouth and gills. It took a few minutes but he eventually woke up which was a huge relief. I kept him there for a while longer until he was started breathing normally.

I let him go and he kind of just floated around the tank, stiff as a brick with zero fin movement. He eventually settled on the sandbed upside down but managed to wiggle around just enough to correct himself.

It's been a few hours and he's regained some mobility, but not much. Fins seem to have unlocked a bit but still kind of stiff. He clumsily moves around to his usual spots, occasionally tips over but manages to correct himself.

Any chance he'll make a full recovery? Should I let him be and keep an eye out for a few days?

Make sure none of the CUC can reach it…..

 

[capt_alaver]

Unfortunately, he did not make it. :(

There was no visible improvement, he just kept declining until it ended.

RIP Sunny
2022-2025

 

[BlueBayouReefHTX]

Lid. Can't trust Goby's, Wrasse, or much of anything else for that matter. Sorry man.

 

[Nor'easter Reefer]

Unfortunately, he did not make it. :(

There was no visible improvement, he just kept declining until it ended.

RIP Sunny
2022-2025

So sorry for your loss

 

[B&CinB.C.]

Sad to hear . Sorry for your loss

 

[jsmkmavity]

Sorry to hear that.

 

[Idech]

Sorry for your loss. It always sucks to lose a fish that way.

 

[logibear]

Very sorry to hear this. Hope you can take at least a little comfort in knowing you did absolutely everything you could for it.