Eel jumped, chances of revival?

[Icky Nicky]

Hey guys, one of my ribbons (the biggest one) jumped today, I saw him this morning, went back to bed then went to the store, found him on the floor covered in dog hair about 20 minutes ago, he was still pretty wet, I've got him in a breeder box right by the filter outlet where he can get lots of flow. what are the chances that he can come back? right now he's just kinda lying motionless. How long should I leave him to see if he'll come back?

@lion king any ideas?

 

[Crustaceon]

If it’s breathing, it has a good chance. If so, leave it be for the next few hours.

 

[Icky Nicky]

If it’s breathing, it has a good chance. If so, leave it be for the next few hours.

not breathing or moving right now, like I said was still very wet when I found him tho

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hey guys, one of my ribbons (the biggest one) jumped today, I saw him this morning, went back to bed then went to the store, found him on the floor covered in dog hair about 20 minutes ago, he was still pretty wet, I've got him in a breeder box right by the filter outlet where he can get lots of flow. what are the chances that he can come back? right now he's just kinda lying motionless. How long should I leave him to see if he'll come back?

@lion king any ideas?

The key is wet. If still wet, it offers the best chance of recovery. They are able to breathe outside air and retain oxygen which is the better news. The slime coat is the challenge for bacterial issues. You can add some stress coat which has aloe and can help with slime and Methelyne blue will help with slime restoration also but just a little bit

 

[Icky Nicky]

The key is wet. If still wet, it offers the best chance of recovery. They are able to breathe outside air and retain oxygen which is the better news. The slime coat is the challenge for bacterial issues. You can add some stress coat which has aloe and can help with slime and Methelyne blue will help with slime restoration also but just a little bit

thank you. I've got melafix on hand, no methelyne blue and i'd have to check for the stress coat

 

[vetteguy53081]

thank you. I've got melafix on hand, no methelyne blue and i'd have to check for the stress coat

Im not a fan of melafix which is merely a tonic comprised of tea Tree oil

 

[Icky Nicky]

Im not a fan of melafix which is merely a tonic comprised of tea Tree oil

gotcha, do you think i should run up to the store for stress coat?

 

[Icky Nicky]

 

[Bucs20fan]

I would wait, You dont need to do anything at this point especially if the eel is not respirating.

I hate to be the bearer of such news, but if the eel is not respirating, it is not going to suddenly revive and start breathing again. being wet is a good sign in general. How long were you at the store?

 

[Icky Nicky]

I would wait, You dont need to do anything at this point especially if the eel is not respirating.

I hate to be the bearer of such news, being wet is a good sign yes. How long were you at the store?

i was gone an hour

 

[Bucs20fan]

i was gone an hour

Yeah its gone, Im sorry for your loss, we have all lost fish to the carpet. You have my thoughts.

 

[Icky Nicky]

Yeah its gone, Im sorry for your loss, we have all lost fish to the carpet. You have my thoughts.

it didn't even land on the carpet, it was a wooden floor

 

[Bucs20fan]

it didn't even land on the carpet, it was a wooden floor

Unfortunately thats even worse. It could have been concussed or suffered any number of injuries.

 

[Icky Nicky]

Unfortunately thats even worse. It could have been concussed or suffered any number of injuries.

oh how wonderful

 

[Bucs20fan]

oh how wonderful

But take a positive from this though, you now know its going to happen. IF you have eels, they are escape artists. You must have a lid of some sort with NO gaps. They will find it and they are surprisingly strong and very smart.

 

[Bucs20fan]

You have time to make sure your other two ribbon eels never get the chance to go through this.

 

[Goaway]

I am so sorry for this. Just keep him there. I do hope he pulls through

 

[Icky Nicky]

But take a positive from this though, you now know its going to happen. IF you have eels, they are escape artists. You must have a lid of some sort with NO gaps. They will find it and they are surprisingly strong and very smart.

I've got the lid covered everywhere I can think of, maybe I need to double cover it or use tape in certain areas or something, I'm just so upset right now

 

[vetteguy53081]

gotcha, do you think i should run up to the store for stress coat?

It will help.

 

[Bucs20fan]

I've got the lid covered everywhere I can think of, maybe I need to double cover it or use tape in certain areas or something, I'm just so upset right now

Check feeding ports, where plumbing enter and exit. These are the two most likely spots. If the lid was unsecured, they can lift it, depending on the type of lid of course.