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Question: Do I keep fridging or put him in a tank?

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My little Hoshi was attacked again by Scylla :( She nearly got his leg off but didn't manage it. He has been in the fridge for about 2 weeks now, I started daily salt baths for him and Jake 3 days ago as they had fungus growing on their injuries. Jake should be fine to go in her own tank, despite the lack of leg but Hoshi's leg has turned a browny colour, doesn't really look like there is any fungus today but it looks as though the skin is dead so I'm not too sure what to do :confused:
Is it best to keep him fridged for a while longer or should he be OK in a tank with Jake? I was going to put them both in my old 2ft tank, if I put water, ornaments and plants from my established tank in there will it be as good as cycled or will I still be starting the process off fresh again? I have my old filter but it hasn't been used for a couple of months. The tank has also been recently disinfected also.
 

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I've been told that even if you can't see any more fungus, you are supposed to keep giving it salt baths for 4 days following..
So, I would probably keep fridging the guy..
 

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Thanks :) I moved him into a tank and his leg appears to have vanished now :(
 

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Well he's in with Jake so I'm hoping Jake didn't suddenly turn cannibal!
 
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