Yikes! Fish on the floor!

[Cara]

I was netting a few fish to move from 1 tank to another. I have them in a container for acclimation to the new tank. I looked over and was missing a fish and there it was on the floor. I scooped it up and put it back into the container. It fell maybe 3.5 feet and landed on a textured rug....one you would find outside as a welcome mat.

Initially it was favoring one fin but now 15 mins later it seems to be using both. I'm thinking when I put in the new tank to use a breeder net for a few days for observation. It's going into a 36g bow and if she hides I won't be able to monitor her. What about a prophylactic Epsom salt bath? Would that help any?

Anyone else have fish land on the floor?

Tried to include a vid of her swimming but I can't

 

[BigManAquatics]

Probably will be fine, since it sounds like wasnt there long enough to dry out. No need need to turn a likely anthill into a mountain.

 

[Littlebudda]

Fish are pretty tough I had an Oscar jump out of the tank get picked up by the dog which proceeded to avoid me for a good 2 mins. I returned it to the tank minus a few scales and a sulky look on its face but other than that no harm. Would maybe do extra cleaning to make sure water quality is good in case of any abrasion or missing scales but I’m sure it will be fine

 

[Cara]

Thanks for your thoughts cause y'know....these are my babies

 

[KingOscar]

I had a 5 inch Green sunfish that would bite my wife's fingers when she fed him. One time he ended up on the floor and she quickly tossed him back in the tank. He was perfectly fine. In fact, the next day he bit her again!