Should I euthanize my neon tetra?

Question

Well today in the morning I went to feed my tetras. I have 4 in a newly set up aquarium. So I saw the male tetra was unusually paler then the rest, and being isolated from the school. They avoided it as much as possible.

I was worried, so later in the day, when I checked again the tetra was in the same condition, maybe worse. It couldn't swim a lot and was being pulled to the filter a lot.

So at the night time I went to Pets Mart and got my water checked. They said it was in perfect condition, so you could tell it wasn't the water.

I researched some things, but nothing quite fit. And also I noticed in the blue stripe there was a white spot.

I'm worried! Should I euthanize my tetra? Any suggestions? I know how to euthanize so thats not a problem. I just want to know what to do :(

My tetras are in a 15g tank with 2 ghost shrimp by the way.

Answer 1

no just wait and see what happens

Answer 2

I would put him in a QT and see how he progresses, I wouldn't euthanize him though....

Answer 3

my neons always lose and regain their color, they just do it when they get stressed sometimes.

Answer 4

Sorry to hear about your loss. :'-(

But in my opinion it really isn't that irresponsible to go without a hospital tank, if you only have a freshwater tank. It really isn't worth the cost of having all the equipment and setup of an extra tank to save a $3 fish. I know that sounds cruel, but... so be it.

Answer 5

Yes, put it on ice. If it's getting pulled into the filter then it's too weak to live and white spots are Ich which is a parasite and can infect the other fish.