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So I’m working on a youtube documentary on why you shouldn’t support Petco. When I was visiting stores to record videos, I found a severely hurt Hippo tang that was on the edge of death. It was pretty obvious the 2 large Clarkis were beating her up even took a chunk of her tail off. The worker said it was store policy that they can’t put the fish anywhere else. WTFFFF! I couldn’t stop thinking about her and ended up returning to save her. Asked for a discount but still ended up paying 110.
I’ve set up a 20 gallon QT and have started treating with Melafix for her wounds. She is extremely malnourished and boney. Today I started to spot feed her. She is able to suck in whatever gets near her mouth but she’s too hurt to get fed herself. Its been 2 days and shes still seems very broken, her body seems to be almost stuck with a slight bend. She usually just squishes herself into one of the PVC corners and stays there most of the day. Sometimes she’s able to try to keep herself upright but ends up just staying on her side. When she gets spooked and tries to swim fast she just twirls all round. She’s still able to get to one side of the tank to the other although. I’m afraid it is a spinal injury. Best case scenario, it’s just a swim bladder issue. What should I do in this case? She doesn’t seem to have any parasites or infections but I’m still debating on treating with copper before she does.
I got her knowing she’s not going to make it but might as well give it a try, at least we can give her a peaceful passing. Any help/advice will be greatly appreciate.
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