Penetrative Injury

Arieberry

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Hello,
I really don't know what ro do with this guy but he somehow managed to give himself a pretty deep and serious penetrative injury on his head. I've taken all the decorations about and am struggling to find the cause, but don't know how to help him recover.
I discovered the injury yesterday and have started tea baths. His water parameters are fine and water is flowing slow. He hasn't been eating and when he swims its a bit erratic, but he always seems to swim erratically (?). I've posted a picture. The swelling has at least gone down a bit, but it also is a deep injury and goes down farther than the picture shows. His gills had been curled in earlier but have since relaxed back out. If there's anything else I can do, please let me know.
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The tea baths should prevent infection. Axolotls can regrow even parts of their brain. How's he doing now?
 
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