How bad is this?

[Just John]

This is not my fish. Someone sent me this picture and asked me what's wrong. It looks like it's from ammonia, but I'm no expert. How bad is it? Thanks

 

[Bayareareefer18]

Looks like a shark? Maybe it's in a tiny tank with fake decorations? Does not look to be the right environment for a shark from that small snap shot if that's what it is. Doesn't look like much room there but ammonia or potentially a multitude of issues are not out of the question

 

[Just John]

Looks like a shark? Maybe it's in a tiny tank with fake decorations? Does not look to be the right environment for a shark from that small snap shot if that's what it is. Doesn't look like much room there but ammonia or potentially a multitude of issues are not out of the question

Yes, yes, yes, and yes. It's in a 125 gal. Every negative thing you think about this situation is probably correct. I am trying to get them to return the shark, but I am not there. I don't even know them. I have just been PM-ing with them here. It will probably end up dying if they keep it. I am confident this is due to ammonia - I don't think they cycled the tank. For the moment, how bad is it?

 

[BostonReefer300]

@((FORDTECH)) is this the same shark we were talking about?

 

[Bayareareefer18]

Yes, yes, yes, and yes. It's in a 125 gal. Every negative thing you think about this situation is probably correct. I am trying to get them to return the shark, but I am not there. I don't even know them. I have just been PM-ing with them here. It will probably end up dying if they keep it. I am confident this is due to ammonia - I don't think they cycled the tank. For the moment, how bad is it?

Man that's sad hopefully they can rehome and save its life quickly

 

[Just John]

@((FORDTECH)) is this the same shark we were talking about?

A few days ago? Yep. I got in contact with him since he wasn't going to post anymore because everyone was angry and I wanted to try to calmly talk some sense into him. However, I do not have a lot of hope. He just doesn't understand things. It's a strange situation. Don't want to be mean, so let's just say he doesn't understand what's happening or how to fix it. Looks like it won't last more than a day or so at this rate, but I don't know. I can tell you all the details in a PM if you want.

 

[BostonReefer300]

That red streaking is one potential indicator of ammonia poisoning, but it could be many things. Do they have Prime they can add to the water just in case?

 

[BostonReefer300]

A few days ago? Yep. I got in contact with him since he wasn't going to post anymore because everyone was angry and I wanted to try to calmly talk some sense into him. However, I do not have a lot of hope. He just doesn't understand things. It's a strange situation. Don't want to be mean, so let's just say he doesn't understand what's happening.

Good for you for trying to help him and the fish. I don't know what to do here other than try some prime in the water. Maybe throw in a big airstone to really oxygenate the water after that? I don't know. Very frustrating.

 

[Just John]

Good for you for trying to help him and the fish. I don't know what to do here other than try some prime in the water. Maybe throw in a big airstone to really oxygenate the water after that? I don't know. Very frustrating.

Yeah. He just now told me that he came from the store and put in some bottled bacteria, prime and ammo lock. I am going on the assumption that he plans on keeping it no matter what. I don't think I can really help in the end, but I can at least try. So, looks like this is from ammonia and I am going to say it's bad and needs care from someone.

 

[BostonReefer300]

Ugh.

 

[KrisReef]

Sharks eat ammonia.

How sharks recycle toxic ammonia to keep their skin moist

The Pacific spiny dogfish shark is a master at recycling the ocean’s toxic ammonia and converting it into useful urea, according to new research.

www.sciencedaily.com

 

[((FORDTECH))]

@((FORDTECH)) is this the same shark we were talking about?

Yes

 

[Just John]

I may get this sorted out, but don't hold your breath. I think he is willing to give it away.

 

[anthonygf]

They should also remove the decorations in the tank to give the shark more swimming room and less obstacles to injure himself. I think sharks need to swim constantly to breath, they can only take in oxygen when the water is flowing through their gills.