putting oscars down

[lg0815]

the holes on my oscars head arnt going away ive down water changes for a month ad it hassnt helped also been changing their diet



what is the best way to put a fish down

[Northernguy]

Is it still in the 125?
Do you have a qt tank you try medicating in?

[lg0815]

no i do not have a qt tank i do have a 1.5 gallon tank though



i have heard that medication doesnt help hole in head

[chronic]

What is the water condition???

[Northernguy]

If you use the right meds they work great.
So does a daily water change until the fish is better.
What is your water change schedule like!
What are your perameters?

[lg0815]

havent gotten around to checking water but picked up some mediacted food and some medication for hole in head

water change is 25% per week

[bushwhacker]

you need to be changing a lot more water. i'd be doing 50% or more every few days

[Northernguy]

Check your perameters before you do a water change!
Daily is recommended!
Are you serious about helping your fish?Let us know if you get around to it.

[red eyes]

if your serious about putting them down I'd do it with a 12gauge and the oscar in 5 gallon bucket. i don't see much pain in disintegration. but just cause you failed at caring for the fish doesn't mean you should kill it.

[VoidParadigm]

I don't think you should put them down. Continue water changes, test the water, medicate, etc. If you're absolutely ready to get rid of them and know anything about catching/gutting fish there should be a vein in most, if not all, fish that automatically kills them when cut. I've just seen it done, not had any experience. I still don't think you should put them down, though. :scry:

[chronic]

This is frustrating. You want help for your fish, you're spending money on medication. But what you need is a good water test kit so you can start diagnosing your issue properly rather than firring medications at your poor fish which is no doubt causing discomfort to the rest of the fish in the tank.