KaceyJ Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I have had my puffer and lionfish in a hospital tank for about 3-4 weeks now. I had been treating them for ick with a non copper based product, and then thought they were better, watched them for a few more days, and then they got MUCH worse. they are COVERED in spots, and it looks like the lion is shedding slime all the time. they were eating yesterday, but not today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dena Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 I'm wondering if a fresh water dip would help...or if it's too late in the stage? I dipped my last week when he broke out with it...the fourth attempt at one. It's been over a week and he's eating (had stopped before the dip) and only a couple of spots. Dena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barderer Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 what is the salinity in your QT tank? You should be slowly dropping it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaceyJ Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 about 1.019. I do not think the puffer is going to make it . the lion lost a lot of his spots after this last fresh water dip. I will see how they are in the morning. cross your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaceyJ Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well, shortly after My last post, H.R. took his last puff. He puffed up, and then stopped breathing. I will miss my little buddy. Let us hope the lion pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innate1 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I'm sorry to hear that Kasey I know how much you liked that fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaceyJ Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thank you. He was my awesome little friend. He would pet me, and sit in my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barderer Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 dang I hate loosing puffers, the seem so much smarter than other fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaceyJ Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 the lion is still hanging in. it looks as if the "spots" did a number on his fins. he has multiple holes in them. eyes are a little "filmy". yes, my puffer was my pet. more than i ever knew a fish could be. i mean, i have tangs and other fish that recognize me, and swim at me, but usually expecting food. kinda like a cat. my puffer on the other hand, would actually try to get my attention for more than just food. anytime i would reach into the tank for maintenance and fragging, there he would be. rubbing up and down my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaceyJ Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 well, it is a sad day indeed. the lionfish also died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejaustin Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about your losses. ej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Sorry to hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medi Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Very Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+ACampbell Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 That is rough. I can sympathize. I lost a whole tank of fish all at once. That's when I decided that fish only was not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaceyJ Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 YeS, I am hessitant to get any more fish. Definitely none for a few weeks for sure. My hospital tank is a wreck, and I dare not put anything else in the display tank for a long while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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