My goby jumped

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My diamondback goby jumped after I was trying to catch an infected fish come to find out it's not infected. I'm worried he has brain damage. What should I do please help
 
My diamondback goby jumped after I was trying to catch an infected fish come to find out it's not infected. I'm worried he has brain damage. What should I do please help

All you can do is put him back in the tank and hope for the best... I had one of my clowns jump onto the floor once and he was there at least a couple minutes before I discovered him and put him back... hes still alive and happy.
 
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Can you 3D print one of these? That’s what I’d recommend.

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I have had two fish take the big dive, like 6 feet onto a tile floor. They are doing fine today! I got the mesh from BRS and a DIY window frame kit from Walmart. Problem solved cheaply.
 
I, respectfully, do not like the direction this thread is taking. The poor fish probably has a brain hemorrhage and all you got are nets and lids? Nothing short of a craniotomy will save the little fella. Thoughts and prayers.
 
I, respectfully, do not like the direction this thread is taking. The poor fish probably has a brain hemorrhage and all you got are nets and lids? Nothing short of a craniotomy will save the little fella. Thoughts and prayers.
fish are rather resilient, I don't like the direction your post is going, the fish is likely fine, although rather stressed
 
I, respectfully, do not like the direction this thread is taking. The poor fish probably has a brain hemorrhage and all you got are nets and lids? Nothing short of a craniotomy will save the little fella. Thoughts and prayers.
I say if he was stupid enough to jump out in the first place, the brain damage is a preexisting condition and therefore not covered under the current policy.
 
Cole!
Your Goby is most likely to be okay. Even little fish with tiny little bones have a fairly thick skull to protect their brain.
You mentioned that you think he has brain damage, why? How is he acting after being reintroduced into the tank? He is/was probably over stressed and stunned but, if this happened yesterday and he is still with you, should be okay.
If he is acting weird, try lowering your light intensity and limiting movement near the tank to avoid stressing him further.
Oh! I agree it’s no laughing matter when a living creature may be suffering.
 

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