Regular Member dkisosondi Posted June 25, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted June 25, 2008 I have a fish named Columbus, he is about 8 months old and his body length is only about 1 1/2 inches. His tank mate Hoover I bought at the same time is more than 3 times his length. The problem is his mouth is growing in on it's self making it difficult for him to eat. He has a hard time getting even the smallest of pellets down. He is unable to eat as mush as the other 2 fish which is why he is much smaller. Atleast that is my guess. I try to feed foods that he can easily eat and a little more than I would normally so I know he gets enough. He eats flake, tubifex worms, and freeze dried blood worms pretty good. He just cannot get as much as the other 2. The other thing I worry about is the ability to pass water through his gills. His mouth is pretty much stuck open a bit and his mouth is alway opening and closing. He is a very active fish, no health problems, and is very sweet. Is there anything I can do for him? Can a Vet do anything to help him? I will post a pic when I get home. To give an idea what it is like, if you open your mouth and put a finger on each side then try to touch your fingers together. That is basicly what is happening. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dkisosondi Posted June 25, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25, 2008 (edited) Ok, here is the pic. Edited June 25, 2008 by dkisosondi 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted June 25, 2008 Admin Share Posted June 25, 2008 A vet might be able to fix it but most of the time a mouth problem like this, there isnt much you can do 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member uberleslie Posted June 25, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted June 25, 2008 Just some thoughts... Could you try to separate them when you feed (use a tank divider or something similar)? Have you tried gel food (instead of pellets)? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dkisosondi Posted June 25, 2008 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 25, 2008 I have tried gel food in the past, they just snub their noses at it. O'Well, I guess as long as he can eat and get water through his gill he will be ok. I may try the devider. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member kusackaid Posted June 26, 2008 Regular Member Share Posted June 26, 2008 Some times it takes a few tries with gel food to get a mixture your fish will like. You could try just putting in the foods you know they will eat, the worms and the flakes, all ground up finely. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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