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Old April 1st, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
string in mouth?

Salt has some fine string stuff hanging out his mouth, it is tangeled at the end, i tried to pull it out but seems to be attached to him? any ideas anyone?

Thanks
Jack
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Old April 1st, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
Do you use filter floss?? I had a gup swallow some a while ago and I noticed it after it had passed all the way thru and was hanging out both ends..it did come out fairly easy but not sure if the fish made it or not as I have a few young females that look alike and I just released her back into the main tank before I realized I should of qted her just to keep an eye on her.
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Old April 1st, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
i do have filter floss, if it is should i try again or see if he passes it? when i tried to pull it out it was picking him up with it
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Old April 1st, 2009  
Fish Master
 
Oh my goodness..How awful..I'm soooo sorry. Poor little guy..I wouldn't try to pull it out i might cause some damage...Give it awhile to see if he can pass it..I might be wrong though I have NEVER had to deal with something like this..Or even heard of it for that matter..Soo sorry about your Angel.
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Old April 1st, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
the think is its been there for about a week and he hasnt ate anything except a few bloodworms 3 days ago, he goes to the surface when the flakes are in but dosent eat. he is also always staying near the bottom of the tank
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Old April 1st, 2009  
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Oh no!!!!!!!! MEDIC!!!!!!! Wow...never heard of this before. Good luck and please keep us posted. You may have to get the fish in your hand, cut the string that is hanging from it's mouth, return it to the water and add some Nova Auqa or Prime...something to add slime back onto the fish and reduce stress.
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Old April 1st, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
I would not pull it out......

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Originally Posted by jack--sos View Post
i do have filter floss, if it is should i try again or see if he passes it? when i tried to pull it out it was picking him up with it
I think it is filter floss. I had a fish do that. If you pull it I think you will do damages to the fish. I think he will "pass" it.
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Old April 1st, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
I was just going to suggest clipping the string...lol but you beat me to it. I didn't realize what was hanging out the netherends of my fish was attached to what was hanging out of it's mouth until I pulled it out. It did come easy but it prob caused damage coming thru as who would want something that has passed thru the other end to be pulled back out of their mouth??.
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Old April 1st, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
ok then everyone ive cut the 'string' about 3mm away from his mouth, i didnt want to go any closer incase he suddely swam up. added some stress coat. when i walked over to the tank 5 minutes after he swam up to the glass as if he was saying 'thank you'. i put some flake food in, am HALLELUJAH! he took a bite out of one! il try to keep you posted if anything else comes up

Thankyou for all of your advice and kind words
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Old April 1st, 2009  
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Good...sounds like you made a good decision then. Eating is always a good sign. Fingers crossed.
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Old April 1st, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
hes also started swimming around the middle/top of the tank aswell also i think his breeding tube has popped out so i know he's a he
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Old April 2nd, 2009  
Fish Keeper
 
Sad news everyone, i came home from school today and Salt had died no fin tear of nips, ammonia 0.0, but water is now very cloudy and green-ish
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Old April 2nd, 2009  
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Poor guy, I'm sorry that you lost him.
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Old April 2nd, 2009  
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Sorry to hear it
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Old April 2nd, 2009  
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i'm so sorry you lost him
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