Diamond goby problem

firemedix911 · Mar 9, 2015

Is there any of the tail left? Can't see on the pic bc the sand background. If the tail is all gone to where the skin starts it's very likely it's an infection.

firemedix911 · Mar 9, 2015

There's a better pic. Doesn't look good brother. Tail and fin nips are usually irregular. The positive is that the other fins look healthy. You said he was eating fine?

buzz225 · Mar 9, 2015

It looks like the part u can see but all of it

buzz225 · Mar 9, 2015

firemedix911 said:
Is there any of the tail left? Can't see on the pic bc the sand background. If the tail is all gone to where the skin starts it's very likely it's an infection.

And ur sure he could not have done tht making all his holes he dug out all the sand from under everyone of my rocks, and will an infection only stay on one fin I figured it would spread?

buzz225 · Mar 9, 2015

firemedix911 said:
There's a better pic. Doesn't look good brother. Tail and fin nips are usually irregular. The positive is that the other fins look healthy. You said he was eating fine?

Yea none of the others are damaged and he eats alot

firemedix911 · Mar 9, 2015

I was just replaying that the good news is that it hasn't spread so maybe is just the damsel. Keep a close eye on it and definitely take the damsel out. remove all the stress sources. He can very well still develop an infection specially if it is stressed.

firemedix911 · Mar 9, 2015

Just feed the crap out of him, remove the damsel and watch him closely. that's what I'd do. I'm by no means an expert or even close to it. Hopefully some else chimes in.

buzz225 · Mar 9, 2015

Yea ik ur like the only person but ty for the help and one more thing what are some signs of stress I can keep an eye out for?

firemedix911 · Mar 9, 2015

not eating is the big one. But all you are looking for is other fish and crabs that try to mess with him.

buzz225 · Mar 9, 2015

Alright thanks for the info

Humblefish · Mar 10, 2015

Looks like his tail has literally been chopped/bitten off. Infection is possible, but for now I would just soak his food in vitamin supplements (Selcon, Zoecon, Vita-chem.) If the base of his tail starts to turn red or otherwise discolored, then you will need to QT and treat with antibiotics.

buzz225 · Mar 10, 2015

Good thing I got antibiotics today cause it's red

firemedix911 · Mar 10, 2015

Humblefish said:
Looks like his tail has literally been chopped/bitten off. Infection is possible, but for now I would just soaking his food in vitamin supplements (Selcon, Zoecon, Vita-chem.) But if the base of his tail starts to turn red or otherwise discolored, I would QT and treat with antibiotics.

Exactly. Did you catch the damsel yet?

buzz225 · Mar 10, 2015

firemedix911 said:
Exactly. Did you catch the damsel yet?

I wish u could see the damsel he's totally not aggressive the only time he gets mean is when the clowns he around his hole at the top of the rock structure

firemedix911 · Mar 10, 2015

Well then it was an infection all along. I've heard of good damsels as well. Makes sense. hopenhe pulls thru.

buzz225 · Mar 10, 2015

I picked up some melafix at my lps today so it should clear up hopefully

Humblefish · Mar 10, 2015

buzz225 said:
I picked up some melafix at my lps today so it should clear up hopefully

Melafix is an herbal remedy, not an actual medication/antibiotic. At best, it might help boost the fish's natural immune system. But I've never had any luck using that stuff.

cope413 · Mar 16, 2015

Melafix will likely not fix the issue. If he's still eating, here's what I'd recommend.

Pick up some erythromycin by API. In a small container, put whatever food he's currently eating, a small amount of EM, and a couple drops of selcon. If you have a garlic additive, you can use that too since the taste of the meds can sometimes prevent fish from eating. Do not use the whole packet. 1 packet should cover 2-3 days of treatment. Stir that up and let it soak for 10-15 minutes before feeding. The more targeted you can feed, the better.

If he eats the treated food, he should fight off infection. Feed him treated food for 4-5 days and then see where he's at.

buzz225 · Mar 16, 2015

His tail is not red anymore he is still eating and it looks like his tissue is growing back he has also been moving around alot more if it does not get any better I will definitely give what u said a try