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Melenarus Mouth Open

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Topic: Melenarus Mouth Open

Posted By: Nails12
Subject: Melenarus Mouth Open
Date Posted: July 20 2012 at 2:07pm

My melenarus was showing weird symptoms this morning. His mouth is open like wide open and its not shutting... Thought it was weird. What are your thoughts on it?

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Posted By: tfmreefs
Date Posted: July 23 2012 at 6:32pm

Was he swimming normal? What about his breathing- is it fast or too slow? Is he eating normal? That's weird but is he back to normal since you posted this? It might be normal but none of my fish do this.... Any ways hope the little guy is fine!

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Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: July 23 2012 at 6:33pm

Had an anthias do that, and he couldn't take in food properly afterward. My guess is that he bashed his head into something and broke his jaw...or something. Is yours eating correctly? If not, then no bueno.

Posted By: tfmreefs
Date Posted: July 23 2012 at 8:14pm

SAD.. Is he still opening his mouth??

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