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[potatobob]

Found an african cichlid at work with a ton of his skin torn off, and an eye half bitten out.

Hes in my tank at home now, and is doing amazingly well despite all this happening to him yesterday.

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Do you know what type of African Cichlid? I have a 60 gallon with all male Peacocks, plus a very very mellow red zebra. African Cichlids, especially Mbuna are pretty aggressive.

[Dia.]

How many gallons is your tank? : Bottom of 20 gal
How many fish and what types are they? : Not fish, he is a wild caught Spade Foot Toad
How long has it been running? : I have had Bobby for about a week now.
Did you cycle it? : Semi aquatic, didn't think I needed to as there are no fish
If possible what are the ammonia nitrite and nitrate levels? : I can get them if needed, don't think they are, though.
What is the issue or question? :
About a week ago, I let my dogs outside to play with me. Before my larger dog had even gotten out of the gate, my smaller Shiba Inu had picked up a toad, shaking it. I got him away from her, and took him inside to my small terrarium I set up for some caterpillars. I put him in, and after he got through the shock, all three of my caterpillars and my earthworm disappeared. Seriously, the caterpillars were as long as him at the least, I didn't think he would be able to eat them. Anyway, the toad, Bobby, can't move his back legs. I think my dog bit down on his spine, paralyzing his back legs. (Doesn't that sound familiar, Supernatural fans?) I was wondering what I can do for him, and some tips on care? I don't think he will ever be able to be let go with how he is right now. Thank you in advance!

Today as I was checking on Bobby, I noticed he has some blood coming out of his behind area? What could this be?

Any sort of blood coming out of areas blood really shouldn't be coming out of in any animal is related to trauma.
Since you said you think your dog bit down on him and damaged his back, your dog probably also damaged something else that is making him bleed.

[meredithida]

Found an african cichlid at work with a ton of his skin torn off, and an eye half bitten out.

Hes in my tank at home now, and is doing amazingly well despite all this happening to him yesterday.

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Do you know what type of African Cichlid? I have a 60 gallon with all male Peacocks, plus a very very mellow red zebra. African Cichlids, especially Mbuna are pretty aggressive.

My Africans keep ripping each other up 2 have died ones ripped but healing and the dominant fish always chases the others in the top corner of the tank. So i agree they are VERY aggressive!

[pepperminty]

After being gone for around a week I left my fish (Bettas) with my parents.
I came back to an unfortunate surprise
Planaria ...In both of my tanks (2.5 and 5 gallon)
This is my first time dealing with these buggers, and I've done some research but I still am not sure completely what to do.
I'm doing 50% water chances and siphoning any left over food from the gravel. Would it be easier to just remove the gravel and keep it bare bottomed until the planaria is gone? It's really difficult to siphon out a 2.5 gallon without stressing out my fish. Thanks.

[Blood Storm]

After being gone for around a week I left my fish (Bettas) with my parents.
I came back to an unfortunate surprise
Planaria ...In both of my tanks (2.5 and 5 gallon)
This is my first time dealing with these buggers, and I've done some research but I still am not sure completely what to do.
I'm doing 50% water chances and siphoning any left over food from the gravel. Would it be easier to just remove the gravel and keep it bare bottomed until the planaria is gone? It's really difficult to siphon out a 2.5 gallon without stressing out my fish. Thanks.

from what I have read said that they are harmless and edible, maybe try poking a few off for your fish to taste? maybe they will eat them.

[Bolt1784]

I heard that planaria can reduce water quality if there's a lot of them. =T

[meredithida]

After being gone for around a week I left my fish (Bettas) with my parents.
I came back to an unfortunate surprise
Planaria ...In both of my tanks (2.5 and 5 gallon)
This is my first time dealing with these buggers, and I've done some research but I still am not sure completely what to do.
I'm doing 50% water chances and siphoning any left over food from the gravel. Would it be easier to just remove the gravel and keep it bare bottomed until the planaria is gone? It's really difficult to siphon out a 2.5 gallon without stressing out my fish. Thanks.

DONT LET THEM BREED!! (The planarian) I say the are gross looking so get rid of them!

Got this of a website ingnore the sand part that person had sand instead of gravel
You're in luck! They may not be attractive, but they are not harmful to fish. Your fish may even like to eat them. The problem is that you have poor quality water which allowed them to flourish in the first place. Best thing is to reduce feeding and do weekly water changes of 30%. . After a few weeks, your worm problem should be gone.

[Bolt1784]

gross looking

Planaria are actually pretty cool imo. They can regenerate in to more planaria when cut up. =D

[Check the PO Box]

gross looking

Planaria are actually pretty cool imo. They can regenerate in to more planaria when cut up. =D

I think they are cute. xD *Says the person that'd have parasites as pets

[meredithida]

I added how to get rid of them! I found some good advise from a website! But planaria makes my skin crawl. Ew! I once had ick in my tank (totally off topic) but I got rid of it by blocking out the light to my tank (so it couldn't reproduce) and putting blue drops things you can get from Walmart.