Urgent help needed?!

14-10-2007, 12:13 AM

Bros, while I was trying to install a new light, my high back aro jumped out of the tank?! and onto the floor. After awhile, I managed to catch it and put it back into the tank, but many of the scales have already dropped and wound is exposed. Also, part of the tail has also been torn, leaving some of the tail "dangling". I've added some anti-biotics(the yellow powder)

1) Should I cut the part of the tail that is "dangling" and let the tail grow, or just leave the tail as it is and the aro's tail will grow back fone?

2) Because some of the scales have dropped, about how long will it take to grow back, and how long will the gold colour on its scales take to develop back?

Please answer my questions. Very worried.

trdsim · 14-10-2007, 12:26 AM

Feel sorry for you and yr fish. The scales will grow back in a month or two, so not to worry too much.

As for the broken tail fins, I believe it will drop off, it is better not to cut if you r not an expert. Just make sure the water parameter is in good condition so that the fins will grow back straight.

14-10-2007, 02:38 AM

Try not to stress the aro further at this moment. Just got to monitor & ensure the aro recover first. Fin tear & dropped scales will usually recover without need of operation.

14-10-2007, 10:35 PM

dun worry ... my xb also jumped from the top tier onto the floor...sounded PIAK!!! damned loud...I thot gone liao!!! scooped it up and threw it back into the tank...dropped 9 pieces of scales and hid in the corner for 2 days....now its about 1 month...scales not replaced yet but everything else is back to normal.....this pre-historic creature is very hardy one...dun worry...

14-10-2007, 11:41 PM

bro not to worry about the "dangling" tail... my rtg jumped out and injured half of the tail too. broke and dangling and didnt drop out... in a few months it reattached itself and now it's completely healed....

really heart pain right... but dun worry la bro

15-10-2007, 09:44 AM

Really thanks bros for your care and consoles.

15-10-2007, 10:39 AM

dont worry. Put in black water. Surgry not needed unless it is affecting the aro now. Wait until better then do it. Careful water parameter when medica, also remove ac and uv. Later use ac and uv to take out medi in the water. Good luck

15-10-2007, 02:24 PM

Bros, while I was trying to install a new light, my high back aro jumped out of the tank?! and onto the floor. After awhile, I managed to catch it and put it back into the tank, but many of the scales have already dropped and wound is exposed. Also, part of the tail has also been torn, leaving some of the tail "dangling". I've added some anti-biotics(the yellow powder)

1) Should I cut the part of the tail that is "dangling" and let the tail grow, or just leave the tail as it is and the aro's tail will grow back fone?Leave it for the time being monitor closely at times it will drop by itself if not then operate but for now do not stress it further

2) Because some of the scales have dropped, about how long will it take to grow back, and how long will the gold colour on its scales take to develop back?The scales will grow back in 3 months time.For the Gold tone U have to wait

Please answer my questions. Very worried.

14-10-2007, 12:13 AM	#1
splitfire_360 Guest Posts: n/a	Urgent help needed?! Bros, while I was trying to install a new light, my high back aro jumped out of the tank?! and onto the floor. After awhile, I managed to catch it and put it back into the tank, but many of the scales have already dropped and wound is exposed. Also, part of the tail has also been torn, leaving some of the tail "dangling". I've added some anti-biotics(the yellow powder) 1) Should I cut the part of the tail that is "dangling" and let the tail grow, or just leave the tail as it is and the aro's tail will grow back fone? 2) Because some of the scales have dropped, about how long will it take to grow back, and how long will the gold colour on its scales take to develop back? Please answer my questions. Very worried.

14-10-2007, 12:26 AM	#2
trdsim Dragon Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,652	Feel sorry for you and yr fish. The scales will grow back in a month or two, so not to worry too much. As for the broken tail fins, I believe it will drop off, it is better not to cut if you r not an expert. Just make sure the water parameter is in good condition so that the fins will grow back straight.

14-10-2007, 02:38 AM	#3
ken_yg Guest Posts: n/a	Try not to stress the aro further at this moment. Just got to monitor & ensure the aro recover first. Fin tear & dropped scales will usually recover without need of operation.

14-10-2007, 10:35 PM	#4
BBB Guest Posts: n/a	dun worry ... my xb also jumped from the top tier onto the floor...sounded PIAK!!! damned loud...I thot gone liao!!! scooped it up and threw it back into the tank...dropped 9 pieces of scales and hid in the corner for 2 days....now its about 1 month...scales not replaced yet but everything else is back to normal.....this pre-historic creature is very hardy one...dun worry...

14-10-2007, 11:41 PM	#5
jazzon Guest Posts: n/a	bro not to worry about the "dangling" tail... my rtg jumped out and injured half of the tail too. broke and dangling and didnt drop out... in a few months it reattached itself and now it's completely healed.... really heart pain right... but dun worry la bro

15-10-2007, 09:44 AM	#6
splitfire_360 Guest Posts: n/a	Really thanks bros for your care and consoles.

15-10-2007, 10:39 AM	#7
tagore Guest Posts: n/a	dont worry. Put in black water. Surgry not needed unless it is affecting the aro now. Wait until better then do it. Careful water parameter when medica, also remove ac and uv. Later use ac and uv to take out medi in the water. Good luck

15-10-2007, 02:24 PM	#8
GARAGUNI Guest Posts: n/a	Bros, while I was trying to install a new light, my high back aro jumped out of the tank?! and onto the floor. After awhile, I managed to catch it and put it back into the tank, but many of the scales have already dropped and wound is exposed. Also, part of the tail has also been torn, leaving some of the tail "dangling". I've added some anti-biotics(the yellow powder) 1) Should I cut the part of the tail that is "dangling" and let the tail grow, or just leave the tail as it is and the aro's tail will grow back fone?Leave it for the time being monitor closely at times it will drop by itself if not then operate but for now do not stress it further 2) Because some of the scales have dropped, about how long will it take to grow back, and how long will the gold colour on its scales take to develop back?The scales will grow back in 3 months time.For the Gold tone U have to wait Please answer my questions. Very worried.

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