Can fire dartfish be saved

blobfish

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I got a fire dartfish 3 days ago. When I netted him into the tank he jumped out and landed on the floor. I put him in the water but it looks like he broke his jaw. Today his injury looks even worse. I haven't seen if he can eat yet but he does come out for food. At this point I am considering euthanizing him because he looks to be in pain. Unfortunately he is in a 180 gallon reef so it is unlikely I would catch him. Can someone tell me if there is any hope that he will recover. Other then the mouth injury he looks and swims healthily. Thanks
 
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