I really hope this one makes it! Please have a catheter ready, in case it is necessary.
Resuced - Need some advice
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
I think his teeth look so big because the rest of him is small.
once he bulks up they won't look so big!
I really hope this one makes it! Please have a catheter ready, in case it is necessary.
I really hope this one makes it! Please have a catheter ready, in case it is necessary.
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
UPDATE:
IP medicine applied
Medicine to Repair Fins applied
Snails devoured so far 10-20
Red Claw Crab - .5
So he is eating stomach is not concave anymore
No time to see if we can get the stress marks (blk) to go away.
IP medicine applied
Medicine to Repair Fins applied
Snails devoured so far 10-20
Red Claw Crab - .5
So he is eating stomach is not concave anymore
No time to see if we can get the stress marks (blk) to go away.
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
The stress signs will disappear quite quickly, once he feels safe and nourished.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
Tripp wrote:UPDATE:
IP medicine applied
Medicine to Repair Fins applied
Snails devoured so far 10-20
Red Claw Crab - .5
So he is eating stomach is not concave anymore
No time to see if we can get the stress marks (blk) to go away.

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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
I am worried he is only used to live food which is a concern. I will need to find a way to get him changed over to frozen.
I read about the garlic extract does that really work?
I read about the garlic extract does that really work?
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
Oh yes, it can really get the appetites of stubborn fish going. I use fresh crushed or grated garlic added to the defrosting bowl.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
Mine was like that and I wouldn't try till he's a lil healthier, but I stated feeding live crayfish then skipped a day or two of feeding then went to frozen without a problem, same thing with muscles I waited a cpl days then dropped one in with the shell crushed and he ate it also live earthworms are a big treat for my guy he loves em still live and at first he was scared but now they don't even hit the bottom before he eats em
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
So I dont need to get the garlic extract stuff they are talking about? I can used regular garlic from the store?bertie 83 wrote:Oh yes, it can really get the appetites of stubborn fish going. I use fresh crushed or grated garlic added to the defrosting bowl.
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
That's what I use, I believe others do too and it only costs a few pennies
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
At our dollar tree they sell a glass jar of minced garlic in juice (water that has soak up garlic juice). I use it to make a wonderful crock pot chicken and to soak blood worms with ip meds in. Don't tell my familyTripp wrote:So I dont need to get the garlic extract stuff they are talking about? I can used regular garlic from the store?bertie 83 wrote:Oh yes, it can really get the appetites of stubborn fish going. I use fresh crushed or grated garlic added to the defrosting bowl.
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
As of this morning !
His tail is already looking better!
His tail is already looking better!
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
Make sure he has a cave or two to call home it'll help with the stress
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
Yeah gotta buy a new one tonight.. Went to pull the old mangrove root out of my other tank but Dexter looked like he got depressed when I took it out.sw10mm wrote:Make sure he has a cave or two to call home it'll help with the stress
LOL he has had that thing since he was 2" big so he is kinda attached lol ..
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
He needs big cave ready for when you fatten him up a bit. Not too much though lol
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: Resuced - Need some advice
Well have great news... He just downed his first bit of frozen clam meat.. Defrosted it with a touch of garlic in the water and he snatched it right up.
Looks like the garlic works like a champ..
Looks like the garlic works like a champ..