GoldfishFINatics 1 Posted February 6, 2018 2 hours ago, FishyMandy said: The red doesnt sound good at all. Before that I would have been more inclined to try treating, now I think I would euth. Im sorry It’s okay. I think hearing someone else share the same thought pattern as me helps to make the call, sort of like hearing from your vet that it’s best to let your dog go kinda thing. It’s hard but it helps assure you that your not wrong for wanting to end their pain and let them go peacefully. I truly appreciate all the help. Thank you 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldfishFINatics 1 Posted February 6, 2018 I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who helped me out and shared opinions and thoughts. I am not as experienced as so many of you and I do not know nearly as much as you all do and I really appreciate you taking your time to help me sort through an issue I’ve never dealt with before. So, even though my post won’t end on a happy note I still wanted to thank y’all from the bottom of my heart. I had been bouncing around the idea of treating her but after thinking this through, literally all day while at work, and hearing so much good advice about her condition I feel as though it’s time to say goodbye to little Sumo. We have all went through this pain and it’s never easy but I know now in my heart it’s the right thing to do. Again thank you very much, I hope to be able to call on you guys in the future for much happier topics. And thank you for helping me to decide this was right. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjfromga 1,784 Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) With the way this fish looks and the suspected cause along with passing red, I don't think I would bother to medicate either now unfortunately. Very bad sign with the red from the vent. I think she's totally egg bound and a ticking time bomb. If she doesn't appear to be suffering, I would just keep water clean and let her live out her days. But that swelling looks uncomfortable and she's already floaty and not well so I don't think she will seem somewhat normal for long. Poor little booshka. She's a very pretty fish, too. I know this sounds morbid but could you bring yourself to open up the fish if you euthanize it. I really wanted to try and confirm egg binding. If you can't do it, I understand. Edited February 6, 2018 by mjfromga 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldfishFINatics 1 Posted February 6, 2018 18 minutes ago, mjfromga said: With the way this fish looks and the suspected cause along with passing red, I don't think I would bother to medicate either now unfortunately. Very bad sign with the red from the vent. I think she's totally egg bound and a ticking time bomb. If she doesn't appear to be suffering, I would just keep water clean and let her live out her days. But that swelling looks uncomfortable and she's already floaty and not well so I don't think she will seem somewhat normal for long. Poor little booshka. She's a very pretty fish, too. I know this sounds morbid but could you bring yourself to open up the fish if you euthanize it. I really wanted to try and confirm egg binding. If you can't do it, I understand. Yikes... umm I don’t know if I’m strong enough for that I’m squeemish lol but I’ll ask my best friend if he can 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakaho 6,312 Posted February 6, 2018 You might try some epsom salt (MgSO4) to see if that helps the swelling. Put her in a separate container and add 1 teaspoon of epsom salt per 10 gallons of water. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnMichele 6,045 Posted February 6, 2018 So sorry about Sumo. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldfishFINatics 1 Posted February 7, 2018 29 minutes ago, shakaho said: You might try some epsom salt (MgSO4) to see if that helps the swelling. Put her in a separate container and add 1 teaspoon of epsom salt per 10 gallons of water. Do you mean like salt dip or just the qt tank? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldfishFINatics 1 Posted February 7, 2018 31 minutes ago, DawnMichele said: So sorry about Sumo. Thank you 🙏 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shakaho 6,312 Posted February 7, 2018 Not a dip, a continuous bath. Just add the epsom salt to the quarantine tank. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites