Help! Lockjaw cures?

[GrindalWormGuy]

I recently got a pair of Apistogramma Borelli. They had been doing very well, until last week I noticed the female couldn’t close her mouth, and seemed to be struggling. They are quite a young pair and have just reached sexual maturity. She never seems stressed although, I believe the male was chasing her at night probably and she possibly injured her jaw in the chase. I am 99% sure she has lockjaw and I have read there is little I can do. Is there any hope she will make it? Anything I can do to help?

 

[MacZ]

If the jaw is dislocated you sadly can't do anything. If the fish hasn't readjusted its jaw within 8-10 days it is basically over.
Sorry.

 

[GrindalWormGuy]

If the jaw is dislocated you sadly can't do anything. If the fish hasn't readjusted its jaw within 8-10 days it is basically over.
Sorry.

Thanks, should I take her out of the tank? (It’s only her and the male in there right now). I’ve never euthanized a fish before, should it be considered?

 

[MacZ]

Thanks, should I take her out of the tank? (It’s only her and the male in there right now)

As long as it's not yet clear if she is able to reasjust the jaw, leave her.

I’ve never euthanized a fish before, should it be considered?

If not the fish will starve miserably. So at some point, yes.