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zhonk

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A little while ago I was walking by the tank and I saw the coral beauty caught in the powerhead intake. After gently prying him out I noticed that there was only one injury. It's not that his was popped , it's that the socket was popped with it. It is partially pulled by far from being severed. Will this thing get infected? what should I do for it?

 

Gangstafish

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What popped,his eye?

 

zhonk

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The socket popped out too.

 

BadRoma1

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that's not good. you probably will have to QT and do water changes and possibly try Melafix. not sure if the stress of the whole thing won't kill him

 

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Aug 9, 2008

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I'd also worry about why he was stuck to the intake of your powerhead. Whenever any of my fish have been sucked in, it's always because the poorly/weak in the first place.

 

zhonk

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Hmmm, I should start making his diet more various, he was beginning to lose coloration. What would water changes help for?

 

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better diet is always good. water changes help to keep water clean and that helps to keep infection away for the wound to heal

 

zhonk

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The angelfish has disapeared.

 

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Oh crap, I hope you find him quickly. I just had the same problem with mine, but with a good diet and great water params he pulled through nicely.
Good luck with yours, I sure hope you find him alive!