Feb. 99: Operation gill trim and scale removal:
Used 2 layers of trash bags to move fish | Toughest part of the whole process was catching |
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Use MS222 from Argent Labs to Tranquilize RTG. I did not know the proper dosage so I slowly added diluted MS222 until the fish hardly moved; but still breathing. (Thanks Tat)
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Turned the lights on and I could not beleive how lustrious the gold on the scales were. It looks so dull under normal lighting conditions. Fish knocked out on MS222
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Operation Gill Trim and Scale Removal.. (Long story)
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Operation was a piece of cake; hardest part was catching the fish. Placed back in the tank and gained consciousness a minute later. Powerhead directed towards gills for oxygen.
Next Day: A very happy and hungry RTG. Stuffed on Mealworms, crickets, and earthworms for a fast recovery.
Special Thanks goes to Idal for videotaping the whole procedure so I could use it on this site. Thanks babe!