Help, 6 Line Wrasse In Trouble

nosferatu51 · 08/16/2006, 07:05 AM

I'm hoping someone can help me out. I was preparing to move my tank (an 8 hour drive) and while siphoning out water into a bucket, my 6line decided to get himself sucked in. It ripped a bunch of his scales off (they are floating at the top of the container) and he is kind of swimming sideways. He doesn't look good.

Does anybody have any advice or experience that could tell me how to help him or what to expect? I really like the little guy and don't want him to die, but I don't know what to do.

Dubbin1 · 08/16/2006, 09:29 AM

It should heal up and be just fine. I'm guessing that its swimming funny because of the stress it just went through.

Holmie_D_Klown · 08/16/2006, 10:52 AM

Not much you can do but wait. Make sure he is not being picked on and that he gets enough food. I had a foxface that got sucked up against a powerhead temporarily and he was fine for a week then died suddenly. Hope your 6-line has a better fate than this.

FelipeBastos · 08/16/2006, 11:46 AM

I agree. Keep a close eye on him, make sure he is very well fed and is not undegoing stress to the best of your abilities.

Hope he heals well.

IslandCrow · 08/16/2006, 09:54 PM

May be moot at this point, but I've heard many times that you want to avoid feeding fish if possible if they're severely stressed. I know for a fact that the same thing goes for a human being who's in shock. The theory is that feeding directs the body's energy to digestion instead of recovering from the stress (OK, that's not a very scientific explanation, but I'm not doctor). Obviously you don't want to starve the fish, but feeding heavily may not be a good idea. Anyway, best of luck. Hopefully he'll pull through just fine.

nosferatu51 · 08/17/2006, 12:00 AM

He survived the move. Right now I have him isolated from the rest of the tank in a 5gallon bucket. I figured he has the least chance of being harassed here, is easy to watch, will be unable to infect the other fish if he comes down with something and also, in the sad case if he dies, I won't have to find him. Does that seem like a better idea than putting him in the main tank?

Dubbin1 · 08/17/2006, 12:02 AM

I would go ahead and get him back in the tank.

outy · 08/17/2006, 12:58 AM

if hes swimming fine stick him back in his home, lower stress will help 100%

08/16/2006, 07:05 AM	#1
nosferatu51 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 362	Help, 6 Line Wrasse In Trouble I'm hoping someone can help me out. I was preparing to move my tank (an 8 hour drive) and while siphoning out water into a bucket, my 6line decided to get himself sucked in. It ripped a bunch of his scales off (they are floating at the top of the container) and he is kind of swimming sideways. He doesn't look good. Does anybody have any advice or experience that could tell me how to help him or what to expect? I really like the little guy and don't want him to die, but I don't know what to do.

08/16/2006, 09:54 PM	#5
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	May be moot at this point, but I've heard many times that you want to avoid feeding fish if possible if they're severely stressed. I know for a fact that the same thing goes for a human being who's in shock. The theory is that feeding directs the body's energy to digestion instead of recovering from the stress (OK, that's not a very scientific explanation, but I'm not doctor). Obviously you don't want to starve the fish, but feeding heavily may not be a good idea. Anyway, best of luck. Hopefully he'll pull through just fine. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

08/16/2006, 09:29 AM	#2
Dubbin1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 11,540	It should heal up and be just fine. I'm guessing that its swimming funny because of the stress it just went through.

08/16/2006, 10:52 AM	#3
Holmie_D_Klown Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 247	Not much you can do but wait. Make sure he is not being picked on and that he gets enough food. I had a foxface that got sucked up against a powerhead temporarily and he was fine for a week then died suddenly. Hope your 6-line has a better fate than this.

08/16/2006, 11:46 AM	#4
FelipeBastos Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 236	I agree. Keep a close eye on him, make sure he is very well fed and is not undegoing stress to the best of your abilities. Hope he heals well.

08/17/2006, 12:00 AM	#6
nosferatu51 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 362	He survived the move. Right now I have him isolated from the rest of the tank in a 5gallon bucket. I figured he has the least chance of being harassed here, is easy to watch, will be unable to infect the other fish if he comes down with something and also, in the sad case if he dies, I won't have to find him. Does that seem like a better idea than putting him in the main tank?

08/17/2006, 12:02 AM	#7
Dubbin1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 11,540	I would go ahead and get him back in the tank.

08/17/2006, 12:58 AM	#8
outy Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: auburn CA Posts: 4,021	if hes swimming fine stick him back in his home, lower stress will help 100%