Purple gig rescue.

[cichlidconvert]

While at the local petco I saw a purple gig that was sick struggling. After talking to the manager and after getting a smoking deal (it was ridiculous) I brought it home to my qt tank.
My last few rescue attempts failed due to them being very sick and the last was a beautiful green gig. My Cipriani was exposed to bad conditions and the gig deteriorated fast. But I figured I would try this one because it was a purple and wasn't as sick. So I've been treating for a week as of today and the posture has definitely improved and is looking healthier. The first pic is of it in the bag showing it's lack of posture.

and 2 days into treatment.

 

[cichlidconvert]

4 days into treatment.


And taken today

the new is showing nicely folded oral disk.

 

[D-Nak]

Looks good keep up the good work. The dead zoox coming out looks promising too. IME if the gig isn't strong enough to push it out it will die.

 

[OrionN]

Looking good. Best of luck. I was at my local last Tuesday. Saw a bunch of Haddoni and one greenish Gigantea that was beyond help. I wish I saw it Friday. I would have get him then even before they put him into their tank

 

[cichlidconvert]

I go on Fridays which is their delivery day. They had a larger green one that looked in bad shape over all. It stood up right and had shortened and missing tents. I am limited in size with just a 45 tall. And a good size magnifica that is still going through acclimatize to the DT. So I regret not having the means to get it. Especially because the price was not a hinderance. This guy has been under a simple led strip. So today I'm going to put together a rapid led light and use it for the qt. See if I can get it to keep its color since I may keep it in qt a little longer.

 

[cromag08]

What exactly do you treat these with?

 

[cichlidconvert]

I treat my nems using Ciprofloxacin. There is a sticky dedicated to it.

 

[cichlidconvert]

Well today was the 8th day of treatment and I think Its time to stop. The gigs posture is much improved and stronger. Still pushing zoox this morning. I'm thinking of keeping it out a couple days and then placing it in the dt. Well at least that's my plan right now lol.