My firemouth died.

[Jandkmcdonald]

I feel terrible, I have no idea what happened to him. He was doing great, I have had home since September then he started looking a little faded and beat up. His scales were looking damaged and just old I guess is the only way to describe it. He was suffering for a couple days then I find him stuck against the filter but still breathing a little. I ended up just taking him out and let him die. I feel so bad. What could have happened to him? My other fish are fine. I did a water change today and moved some stuff around and now my water is extremely cloudy.

 

[Convict2161]

I feel terrible, I have no idea what happened to him. He was doing great, I have had home since September then he started looking a little faded and beat up. His scales were looking damaged and just old I guess is the only way to describe it. He was suffering for a couple days then I find him stuck against the filter but still breathing a little. I ended up just taking him out and let him die. I feel so bad. What could have happened to him? My other fish are fine. I did a water change today and moved some stuff around and now my water is extremely cloudy.

Man that stinks. Sorry about that bro.

 

[Jandkmcdonald]

He is actually still breathing. I have him in a bowl, he is just laying upside down barely breathing. Is he curable? Any idea what could be wrong with him?

 

[Convict2161]

He is actually still breathing. I have him in a bowl, he is just laying upside down barely breathing. Is he curable? Any idea what could be wrong with him?

I dunno man that's a tough call. Last time that happened to me I gave my fish an ice ice cold bath. I put some whiskey in the bowl. I dunno if that helped but if I had to go I'd want a swig of something.

Sounds funny but I couldn't just flush him.

 

[Jandkmcdonald]

Lol, that's a good way to do it

 

[Convict2161]

Lol, that's a good way to do it

Yeah it's the best way I could think of. Made me feel a little better ya know.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

It doesn't sound too good I'm sorry. I would euthanize. Here is some info on the best ways:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f17/an-overview-of-euthanasia-73775.html

 

[CharlieKlein]

It doesn't sound too good I'm sorry. I would euthanize. Here is some info on the best ways:
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f17/an-overview-of-euthanasia-73775.html

That is a very good article. My guppies just died. After 3 hours if having them and I wish I could have saved the pain