HELP HELP HELP! Male Celestial Pearl Danio--clamped fins, not eating, listless....

I would give the meds a chance to work before euthanizing. I believe that prazi works for gill flukes, which could very well be what he has. It can cause issues with swimming and gill function and is not a readily available parasite. Try and darken the cup for him so he is less stressed. I have my fingers crossed!
Do you have any idea if these were wild caught or tank raised?
 
Thanks Jinkz. I've wrapped his "cup" with a towel to minimize light getting to him. Thank you for crossing your fingers. I feel so horrible for this little guy. Fortunately, his tank is next to the computer so I can keep an eye on everyone else all day long. Any signs and I think I may go insane! I'm not sure if they were wild caught or tank raised. I asked at the lfs when I got them, but the girl wasn't really sure. She said the only person that would know was the owner and he was not in at the time. He seemed fine then, of course, but it's only been a couple of weeks since I got them so I'm almost certain he's had "it" all this time. I got the Gertrudae Rainbows a couple days later and put them in the same tank since they're both from the same place and are being quarantined. I soOoOo hope........ :cry:......... they don't have "it" too. The female CPD is doing great. Eats like a pig, not shy, super active, all that good stuff. I don't know if I'm paranoid or what at this point, but one of the Gertrudaes seems to be hanging out by itself at the top a bit more than usual. I think I'm paranoid. I'm going to stop now. HAHA
 
If the treatment works for your CPD, i would definately treat the other fish as well. Its possible the male is showing symptoms first because he was "weakest". Keep an eye on them! What a scary time for you!

*on a side note, i am getting my cpd's!!!!!!
 
If the treatment works for your CPD, i would definately treat the other fish as well. Its possible the male is showing symptoms first because he was "weakest". Keep an eye on them! What a scary time for you!

*on a side note, i am getting my cpd's!!!!!!

w00t! w00t! That's great! You've been waiting for so long! Yay! Congrats! I am getting more from MG. I had intended to QT them with this group, now I'm thinking not. *sigh* Hope you're feeling a bit better today than yesterday. :)
 
I took a few pictures of him. Maybe I'm missing something?

This is one from yesterday:
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These are moments ago:
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Thanks Lupin! Unfortunately, the little guy passed away some time this afternoon. :cry: I'm glad he's not suffering any more.

R I P little buddy!
 
Sorry for the loss Crim... :(
 
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