I just got a blue spotted jawfish today and it was attacked by my hawaiian dwarf golden eel. Looks like the thing bit him right above the gills on both sides. I put the jawfish in QT, put melafix in the water and put a towel over the tank in case he jumps and so the dark will calm him down. No pics as I don't want to stress him out. Is there anything else I can do to help the poor guy?
Any Advice for Bite?
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melypr1985
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You might try this:
Malachite Green/Methylene Blue: Treats ammonia burn, cuts, injuries.
How To Treat - Comes in both liquid and powder form, sometimes mixed in with another medication(s). So, follow the directions on the label. Best used as a 30 minute bath solution, but you also can treat with it in a quarantine tank. Aerate heavily. If you are using it in a bath solution, then it is also a good idea to treat the fish with nitrofurazone (active ingredient found in Furan-2 and Nitrofuracin Green Powder) once he is returned to the quarantine tank. Nitrofurazone is great for treating open wounds or sores.
Pros - Highly effective.
Cons/Side Effects - Depletes oxygen from the water. Malachite Green is considered “harsher” on fish than Methylene Blue.
Malachite Green/Methylene Blue: Treats ammonia burn, cuts, injuries.
How To Treat - Comes in both liquid and powder form, sometimes mixed in with another medication(s). So, follow the directions on the label. Best used as a 30 minute bath solution, but you also can treat with it in a quarantine tank. Aerate heavily. If you are using it in a bath solution, then it is also a good idea to treat the fish with nitrofurazone (active ingredient found in Furan-2 and Nitrofuracin Green Powder) once he is returned to the quarantine tank. Nitrofurazone is great for treating open wounds or sores.
Pros - Highly effective.
Cons/Side Effects - Depletes oxygen from the water. Malachite Green is considered “harsher” on fish than Methylene Blue.
Alright thanks so much for the advice, I'll make sure to check it out.
Yeah, find a new home for him.
Yes but after he heals of course lol
melypr1985
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Sorry for your loss 
