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Should I put down my Swordtail today?

21K views 34 replies 9 participants last post by  fish1983 
#1 ·
Hi. My female Swordtail, Auraques, hasn't eaten in almost a week. She has been in my 1.5 gallon hospital tank for the last 8 hours. She has suffered from multiple cases of mouthrot (that stuff comes back everytime I take it off of the fungus medication). Right now she just sits on the bare floor of the hospital tank upside-down. She doesn't swim execpt when I scrare her (which isn't on purpose). I hononestly think she doesn't have any kind of a chance whatsoever.

Should I put her down? This wouldn't be the first time I've had to put down a fish. I want to give her every chance I give I can give her, but I don't want to be cruel. This thread doesn't really require expertise, just opinion. I want to be the best fish owner I can be. Sorry for such a diffecult topic. Opinions will be appreciated. Thanks.
 
#30 ·
lol the cops might come knocking at the door
 
#32 ·
well this owners fish had reacquiring mouth rot,fungus and fin rot.that's why i didn't recommend using it. as you said it works for cuts and bruises which are minor injuries. for melafix to really work on more serious problems like reacquiring or prolonged fungus issues, it had to be medicated along side other products to really heal the fish. i have read journals from both owners and people who test the efficiency of these products and both what they said and what happened to me was the same.minor injuries yes.major problem a big no no...
 
#34 ·
so now you know melafix isn't a all in one miracle product lol =)
 
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