Cpt. Jack Sparrow road to recovery

[Dubs1281]

My captain jack can down with nasty fin rot. To make matters worse, fish kept nipping at his fins. I am making a journal of his recovery. Please chime in with opinions and thoughts he means a lot to me. He was set up in my 10 gallon hospital tank today with some Cory cats who show minor symptoms. He is being treated with salt and melefix. Here he is as of now. He refuses to leave his cave.


Cant get a good pic now. Be patient and I will.

 

[Dubs1281]

He is an Electric Blue Jack Dempsey

 

[haleybeth30]

I tried melafix when my fish had fin rot and it didn't work. I was told to dump it or use it as a paperweight on this forum. I ended up stopping treatment and using tetra all in one as I thought I had different infections in the tank. It didn't work either. However, the difference is my fish were exposed to fish in cycle. I was doing daily large wc, but effects were still there. Anyway my point is if you want to treat him with something that kills bacteria you'll have to use something else. I hope you get more advice as there are non chemical ways to treat too. I wish you and captain jack the best of luck

 

[Dubs1281]

Captain jack made a huge leap today. He has started eating again!!!! He only had two or three bites, but its a great start. This was the first time he has accepted food in 3 days! He is still not moving much. Only to eat or hide. The water is cloudy because of medication. I am going to get a higher quality sponge filter this week. Does anyone know of a place yo get one cheap? The only one my lfstores had was this old thing. Looking to upgrade.

 

[Dubs1281]

Captain jack now refuses to eat again and can barely move...

 

[Dubs1281]

Jack will now sail the seas of heaven. Im sad to say he passed away this morning.

 

[haleybeth30]

I'm so sorry. =( I feel your pain, recently lost my venustus, 2 dolphins, and rubin red peacock.

 

[The CodFather]

I am so sorry for your loss

 

[Dubs1281]

He seemed to be extremely happy until this week.

 

[Bbush]

Just lost a rummy! Sucks bad... Sorry.