Regular Member Scottscott00 Posted July 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2010 So i just got a 2 1/2 inch ranchu and it has a LOT of wen growing around his face. There are only 2 little holes where his eyes are. He bumps into everything and cant see the food right in front of him... what should i do??? =/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Scottscott00 Posted July 28, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2010 should i consider wen trimming? hes just so small! i dont even know if trimming would even be possible. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Pontosfan Posted July 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2010 I'm often told that even if his eyes become completely covered the fish will still be able to "smell" to food. I'm not so sure, especially as you say he can't see the food right infront of him. However, wen trimming can be extremely dangerouse for the fish and can lead to death either through an infection, stress or something else entirly. Hopefully he'll adapt. You could also try hand feeding him. Or getting sinking pellets so he can rummage around for them on the floor at his own pace. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member johann_pond Posted July 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2010 I personally could never do a wen trimming, I would be too scared of hurting the little guy. He may just need a little more time to adapt to the new surroundings. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jeana727 Posted July 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2010 I have one goldie that I often feel may be blind.....or at best has VERY limited vision (though not due to wen) but my point is he can find food VERY well! Your little guy will adapt! I think wen trimming really needs to be left to the pros!! But just my opinion! (I once snipped a small piece that had gotten torn almost off & I was very nervous about it!! My hubby held the fish & I snipped...while freaking out inside!!) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted July 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2010 I do not have any fish with wen's currently,but the idea of having to have them trimmed is very scary my Tele's have a very hard time seeing the food even when it's right in front of their faces... but they sure do smell it (LOL) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Chrissy_Bee Posted July 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2010 I'm often told that even if his eyes become completely covered the fish will still be able to "smell" to food. I'm not so sure, especially as you say he can't see the food right infront of him. However, wen trimming can be extremely dangerouse for the fish and can lead to death either through an infection, stress or something else entirly. Hopefully he'll adapt. You could also try hand feeding him. Or getting sinking pellets so he can rummage around for them on the floor at his own pace. If he is new he needs to learn his way around his tank and also how to find his food. Try not to move the decorations too much so he can learn how to navigate, and do your best to always feed him in the same place (that is if you feed sinking food). I personally could never do a wen trimming, I would be too scared of hurting the little guy. He may just need a little more time to adapt to the new surroundings. I agree. Wen trimming is a serious surgery that requires anesthetic...not something you would want to try unless you were absolutely sure the fish was suffering. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member RanchuDressing Posted July 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2010 Yep, I agree with everyone here. But I just wanted to say: Too much wen on a small fish??? We usually see posts where people are asking when the wen will start growing already. Too much wen is a pretty cool problem to have! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cynders Posted July 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2010 I agree with Ranchudressing at 2 and a half inches that's a lot of wen Do you think you could get a picture? I hope he's not stunted. I wouldn't do a wen trimming either unless it's by a vet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted July 28, 2010 Admin Share Posted July 28, 2010 I would say that should only Ever be done by a vet.... This is an old fish I had Mr.T he had a very big wen and found food just fine.... I never trimmed his wen Goldfish do just fine with big wens 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mardaokansi Posted July 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2010 "I pity tha fool who tries to trim my wen" 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted July 28, 2010 Admin Share Posted July 28, 2010 Thats just to funny Martha 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Mella Posted July 28, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 28, 2010 Martha! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jeana727 Posted July 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2010 I can HEAR Mr T's Voice Saying THAT!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Locke Posted July 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2010 Ha, nice Martha! My guy Helo has had amazing wen growth since I got him. I'm starting to think at some point, he may even lose some sight because of it. But, I'm definitely not worried about his ability to find food. He's the fastest now. And I don't even see wen growth slowing him down. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lionchu Posted July 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2010 So i just got a 2 1/2 inch ranchu and it has a LOT of wen growing around his face. There are only 2 little holes where his eyes are. He bumps into everything and cant see the food right in front of him... what should i do??? =/ Too much wen?? Lucky you, any ranchu keeper will tell you that's a dream to have a nicely developed head growth. When his eyes are not visible, don't panic, he will eventually learn how to get food.(they rely more on smell than sight). You may have to keep him separately though (some fish are not as smart as others ), away from other fast swimming tank mates, otherwise you'll end up overfeeding other fishes while trying to get food to him. Don't advise any fancy surgery work. Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dfernandez77 Posted July 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2010 I agree with everyone who said don't trim. They will do fine if they can find food - and it's a very rare goldfish that can't find food if they still have fins. Is that a photo of the fish in question? If so - there is definitely no reason to consider a trim. Check this out... It's my Charlie, and she always did fine with that big wen. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member garmon Posted July 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2010 aww thats so cute. my son calls the wen bumpy hair. lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member mardaokansi Posted July 29, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 29, 2010 aw Charlie and lol @ bumpy hair! kids are so cute!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jeana727 Posted July 30, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted July 30, 2010 WOW!! Charlie was SUPER DOOPER!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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