jack--sos

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

Fishies-for-me

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.

jack--sos

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

CHoffman

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.

jack--sos

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

aquarist48

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.

Drew 43920

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.

Fishies-for-me

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??.

jack--sos

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

aquarist48

Good...sounds like you made a good decision then. Eating is always a good sign. Fingers crossed.

jack--sos

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

jack--sos

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

COBettaCouple

Poor guy, I'm sorry that you lost him.

aquarist48

Sorry to hear it

agabr123

i'm so sorry you lost him