Something wrong with fox face!

[Le Dirk]

I went to check on my fish this evening and I found my fox face attached to the wave maker, I quickly got him off and he’s barely alive. I have no clue what happened or if he will be ok, what should I do??

 

[fishguy242]

Sorry , can't see video
#fishmedic #reefsquad

 

[Le Dirk]

Sorry , can't see video
#fishmedic #reefsquad

How about now? His swimming is frantic and he’s barely able to control where he’s going

 

[Le Dirk]

How about now? His swimming is frantic and he’s barely able to control where he’s going

 

[fishguy242]

cannot see video's , only advice i can offer ,turn off lights, wait for help to come, best wishes.

 

[To(meany)Tang]

I agree to wait on the medics but what are your tank parameters that's always a good start? The medics can have that info ready when they read this. Sorry your fox is down

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Just seeing this now. The fish is moribund (actively dying). It most likely didn't survive the night. Healthy fish just don't get stuck to submersible pumps, it was just too weak to avoid it.

The odd thing about this case is that the fish isn't breathing fast - usually, moribund fish are seen breathing really fast.

Damage control is you next option - trying to ensure it didn't have something that could be passed on to your other fish.

Jay