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Thanks to everybody who offered advice and experience. I put the "Little Guy" back in the 29 last night (acclimated him of course) and he buddied up with my old cory and they were hanging out at the feeder ring (but he wasn't eating, just looking). I was encouraged though. This a.m. he was hiding in...

I've tried everything. I've tried bloodworms (frozen & dried), brine shrimp (frozen & dried), tubifex worms (dried), daphnia, shrimp pellets, algae discs, and flakes (3 kinds). He shows interest but just doesn't eat. I tried frozen mosquito larvae on him tonight. Lots of interest, but no nibble. Wit...

An update on the "Little Guy". His mouth has improved significantly after a full round of Maracyn and Mela/Pima and he actually closes it now from time to time. I've been battling a recycling of the tank all this week with daily (sometimes twice) water changes (he loves them). I haven't added any ne...

Sunday night, no further improvement. After a water change tonight and tomorrow a.m., I'll start with tetracycline. <Keeping my fingers crossed>

Thanks, Shari and Mike. I "think" he may be improving a little. He's "out and about" more and seems to be curious about the betta in the tank next to his. His barbels appear to be growing back on the bottom and his mouth isn't as wide open as it was. Although I didn't actually see him eating tonight...

Hi, all. I'm new here and have been reading some of the archived posts but couldn't quite find my particular situation. I'm at my wit's end. I've got a 3 inch clown who has a "damaged" mouth. It's possible that he cut it on something in the 29 gallon tank. The bottom half is white and the barbels ar...