Bass refusing to eat

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Hi all, my main tank had an ammonia spike a few weeks back after a vacation. My bass (pictured) was in pretty bad shape. So I moved him to quarantine to treat/monitor. I have been doing daily wc, giving salt antibiotics and melafix. Is there anything else I can add? Currently still refusing food.
 

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I’d give it more time. Suspect less is better now. Meds, salt and water changes might be just adding to stress. Once it doesn’t need much care and back to normal o meds/salt and weekly water changes then I’d retry feeding. Just IMO.
 
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For get meds altogether. Just add salt and water changes. After each water change, gradually reduce salt by 15%. I suggest five day water changes and add prime.
 
Ditto, I'd keep up on water changes and fill up from a water store or local fish shop for pure water as well as salt, and lowlight to keep the stress down and he'll be OK.
 
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