My goldfish jumped out. How to treat his dried-out skin injury?

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My Sarassa comet goldfish jumped out of the tank and laid on the floor for about 45 minutes before being found. He swims and eats but the side that was face up dried out and now it looks concerning. Is there anything I can do to help him? Will he survive? It's been about 10 days now. Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish | Male | unneutered | 0.2 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Consider placing him in a hospital tank. Maintain pristine water quality. That's the foundation for healing. Perform partial water changes every few days if necessary. Use only aged or conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent stress or shock. Add StressCoat or similar product to promote a slime coat. Plain aquarium salt (NOT table or Epsom salt) can be used to reduce stress, improve gill function, treat minor infection and aid in recovery. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of salt per 5 gallons of water in a cup or two of tank water and gently pour it into the tank. Treat for 10-14 days then reassess his condition. It will take time for him to heal. He may not fully heal, but it he can eat and swim, he should be fine.

My goldfish jumped out. How to treat his dried-out skin injury?

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