Fish euthanasia decision?

[joec]

I have a tail spot blenny in a QT. I've had him for 9 months and he went through full prophylactic treatment before DT

He had Prazi resistant flukes. I gave him a freshwater bath on March 14 and then a fenbendazole bath and then into sterile QT. I have not seen him eat since prior to the freshwater bath despite every effort. I think the 5 minute freshwater bath did't go well for him, I regret doing that now.

Its now almost 3o days later, and he's still alive. He's pretty much stays hunkered down in one spot and is not looking very good. I've wondered if he has been picking at food at night and that's why he hasn't succumbed, but I have no idea.

I also added some epson salt twice at the suggestion of one of members here.

Is it plausible he could go this long without eating?

I'm wondering if it might be time to euthanize him, or should I just wait more?. He appears to to be pretty clearly degrading rather than showing any signs of improvement

Any advice?

 

[Ron Reefman]

Personally, I probably wouldn't do it if I thought there was any hope. But I also believe it's a very personal opinion and each person should deal with issues like this in whatever way they feel best about. Some people flush... excuse me, euthanize fish because they are bullying their tank mates or even just because the owner doesn't want them anymore. Don't feel bad for whatever you choose to do, just feel bad that the fish was that sick.

 

[OutsideBrian]

What food are you trying to feed?

 

[michael giordano]

Man you put that fish through the ringer I get quarantine, but why is multiple dip methods if you don’t see any issues with him I have never understood the logic behind it. I would just quarantine for a month and observe the fish if it does not show signs them put him in the tank.