my tiger is keeping my lemon company. im afraid my Oscar is dieing of stunned growth. my tiger was half the size of my lemon now hes double. im so sad im staying by his side . he will sit on the bottom then then randomly streak across the tank. im almost positive its stunned growth because my water is perfect and i gave him paristite clear thinking it was a parasite but im afraid its stunned growth hand un-treatable

I am very sorry to hear that.Don't really know what to suggest unfortunately. Good luck anyway

thanks for your support

So sorry Tim...

thanx if hes not gone by the morning im going to have to use the clove oil recipe

Tim81595 wrote:


I think that this is a very sensible way of thinking. I wasn't quite sure whether to say anything before in case I upset you, I am glad you are thinking this way for the fish's sake.

Just remember when using clove oil the fish may continue to breathe for a while although it will be totally out of it. I think it depends on how strong the fish is

ok i kinda figured that that would happen. because if im correct it takes a while for the blood to stop pumping in any animal even after its dead??

i have few questions:
1) is he totally not eating?
2) any mark of scale falling off?
3) any sign of rotting fin?
4) or any sign of wounds.

if none, i suggest you put him in a hospital tank,
use existing water tank and an spare pump, and treat
him alone. give him a chance.

when i lost my LadyGreyBelly, the BlackStripe stays
motionless on his side for a couple of days. using hospital
tank... he was able to recover and now very healthy. its worth
trying before the last option.

I feel for you.
Hope you give Paul's idea a shot.
I didn't know stunned growth could be lethal.

ok ill put him in my hospital tank later ill try any ideas you guys got.

Way to go!
I,ll keep my fingers crossed, hope he comes around good!

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