Oscar Struggles w. Infection

Big Vine · 10-17-2007, 10:40 AM

I'm sure he'll get over it before too long...
Probably just in time for when you're ready to put him in a bigger tank---and then he'll sulk again for a while, lol.

BV

Katie217 · 10-17-2007, 05:43 PM

Hes not sulking. He is swimming around in his restricted space and beating up the plants and heater, lol

Big Vine · 10-20-2007, 09:00 AM

Vet opened up the cooler and then said "wow, he looks a lot better" after taking a quick look. He continued watching him in the cooler for a while longer, and then repeated the same thing a few more times.

(I was obviously pleased at his reaction, but was also somewhat dumbfounded. Intently studying Triton and his pics several times a day---everyday since beginning treatment---must have been playing tricks on my eyes. Granted, I do see some improvement, but I don't know that the extent of Triton's healing is quite as profound as what the veterinarian's reaction would indicate (at least not in my eyes anyway).

But the vet has the title of "doctor" for a reason, and I'll admit that the veterinarian---having not seen him at all in 2 weeks and then seeing him in person today---must have had a much easier time noticing the changes which, to me, have been so subtle.

So believe me, I'm not complaining!

BV

IDunnoWhy · 10-20-2007, 11:01 AM

Fantastic News BV!!!

Glad to hear Triton is getting better.

Are you going to have to continue the injections?

Big Vine · 10-23-2007, 12:28 AM

Nope, the vet said Triton should heal up on his own.
If there is a recurrance or other issues creep up, there are other treatment options.

I'll try to finish up a vid I've been working on so you can see how he looks now...

BV

Big Vine · 10-28-2007, 12:19 AM

***UPDATE: 10 days following Triton's 6th (final) injection***

His moodiness seems to be subsiding for the most part, but his appetite is still not quite what it was.
Actually, his appetite for the Cichlid Bio Gold+ (which has always been his staple offering) seems undamaged, but he refuses everything else (just plays with it and spits it out, making a huge mess). Maybe I'll try a different offering once a week in the hopes that he'll start liking other foods again.

Here's some pics...

Showing his lighter 'moody' coloration...

Fins extended as he 'poses' for the camera...

I'm thinking he's looking better and better...what do you think?

BV

IDunnoWhy · 10-28-2007, 08:54 AM

Your right BV, he's definitely looking WAY better!, Especially when you can look at his progress pics starting from the beginning (like this thread allows you too do

).

I'm glad to see Triton is getting better!

superchode · 11-22-2007, 09:13 PM

hey BV.... That Charlie's Angels place on S. 84th has a heck of a deal on a 75g tank. I think it was $300 or $400 for tank, stand, canopy, and equipment. they've got a ton of stuff for sale, dirt cheap, because they're moving. you might check it out.

thefishman · 12-23-2007, 05:56 PM

sorry to hear about your friend. hope he gets better. I have three, love them , great fish to watch. out of all the fish we own (a very lot) these are the most social. they can be very moody and a barrel of fun to. good luck. ours are only about 4" at the time. excepted for pigy he's 6".

Big Vine · 12-24-2007, 11:52 AM

Fortunately this story, thus far, has a happy ending.

Here is Triton 2 months following treatment:

Thanks very much, guys.
BV

P.S. thefishman...I'd love to see some pics of your oscars.
(you can post them over in the Cichlid section of the forum)

P.P.S. superchode...yeah, I knew about that, but I appreciate the heads-up.
(I would have responded earlier, but I forgot this thread was moved here

)

10-17-2007, 10:40 AM	#21
Big Vine Super Fish Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,895	I'm sure he'll get over it before too long... Probably just in time for when you're ready to put him in a bigger tank---and then he'll sulk again for a while, lol. BV __________________ "The more it eats, the more it excretes." 75 gal. - 11" tiger oscar

10-17-2007, 05:43 PM	#22
Katie217 Super Fish Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,494	Hes not sulking. He is swimming around in his restricted space and beating up the plants and heater, lol __________________ 55gal - Meaty - Common Oscar 33gal - Sevvy - Gold Severum 10gal - 8ish Mbuna Fry 5gal Nano - False Perc, Coral Banded Shrimp, GSP, Brain, Shrooms, Cloves, and Favia

10-20-2007, 09:00 AM	#23
Big Vine Super Fish Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,895	Vet Visit Report Vet opened up the cooler and then said "wow, he looks a lot better" after taking a quick look. He continued watching him in the cooler for a while longer, and then repeated the same thing a few more times. (I was obviously pleased at his reaction, but was also somewhat dumbfounded. Intently studying Triton and his pics several times a day---everyday since beginning treatment---must have been playing tricks on my eyes. Granted, I do see some improvement, but I don't know that the extent of Triton's healing is quite as profound as what the veterinarian's reaction would indicate (at least not in my eyes anyway). But the vet has the title of "doctor" for a reason, and I'll admit that the veterinarian---having not seen him at all in 2 weeks and then seeing him in person today---must have had a much easier time noticing the changes which, to me, have been so subtle. So believe me, I'm not complaining! BV __________________ "The more it eats, the more it excretes." 75 gal. - 11" tiger oscar

10-20-2007, 11:01 AM	#24
IDunnoWhy Super Fish Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Deerfield, WI Posts: 1,058	Fantastic News BV!!! Glad to hear Triton is getting better. Are you going to have to continue the injections? __________________ *Denny* 29g Black Moor 55g Blood Parrot, Khuli's, Albino Cory, Otos 75g Severum, Tiger Barbs, Otos, Flying Fox, Common Plec

10-23-2007, 12:28 AM	#25
Big Vine Super Fish Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,895	Nope, the vet said Triton should heal up on his own. If there is a recurrance or other issues creep up, there are other treatment options. I'll try to finish up a vid I've been working on so you can see how he looks now... BV __________________ "The more it eats, the more it excretes." 75 gal. - 11" tiger oscar

10-28-2007, 12:19 AM	#26
Big Vine Super Fish Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,895	*UPDATE: 10 days following Triton's 6th (final) injection* His moodiness seems to be subsiding for the most part, but his appetite is still not quite what it was. Actually, his appetite for the Cichlid Bio Gold+ (which has always been his staple offering) seems undamaged, but he refuses everything else (just plays with it and spits it out, making a huge mess). Maybe I'll try a different offering once a week in the hopes that he'll start liking other foods again. Here's some pics... Showing his lighter 'moody' coloration... Fins extended as he 'poses' for the camera... I'm thinking he's looking better and better...what do you think? BV __________________ "The more it eats, the more it excretes." 75 gal. - 11" tiger oscar

10-28-2007, 08:54 AM	#27
IDunnoWhy Super Fish Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Deerfield, WI Posts: 1,058	Your right BV, he's definitely looking WAY better!, Especially when you can look at his progress pics starting from the beginning (like this thread allows you too do ). I'm glad to see Triton is getting better! __________________ *Denny* 29g Black Moor 55g Blood Parrot, Khuli's, Albino Cory, Otos 75g Severum, Tiger Barbs, Otos, Flying Fox, Common Plec

11-22-2007, 09:13 PM	#28
superchode Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 28	hey BV.... That Charlie's Angels place on S. 84th has a heck of a deal on a 75g tank. I think it was $300 or $400 for tank, stand, canopy, and equipment. they've got a ton of stuff for sale, dirt cheap, because they're moving. you might check it out. __________________ [SIZE="1"] moderately planted 55 gallon. 5 American Flagfish 4 Angelfish 5 Platies 7 Bloodfin tetras 4 Cories 5 bushynose plecos heavily planted 5 g 1 infected angelfish 1 platy 1 platy fry

12-23-2007, 05:56 PM	#29
thefishman Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kg va Posts: 4	sorry to hear about your friend. hope he gets better. I have three, love them , great fish to watch. out of all the fish we own (a very lot) these are the most social. they can be very moody and a barrel of fun to. good luck. ours are only about 4" at the time. excepted for pigy he's 6".

12-24-2007, 11:52 AM	#30
Big Vine Super Fish Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,895	Fortunately this story, thus far, has a happy ending. Here is Triton 2 months following treatment: Thanks very much, guys. BV P.S. thefishman...I'd love to see some pics of your oscars. (you can post them over in the Cichlid section of the forum) P.P.S. superchode...yeah, I knew about that, but I appreciate the heads-up. (I would have responded earlier, but I forgot this thread was moved here ) __________________ "The more it eats, the more it excretes." 75 gal. - 11" tiger oscar