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Emergency
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:24 pm
by joeyg2100
I have a humpback puffer and I feed him 30 minutes ago and he still has a piece of shrimp hanging out of his right gil. He looks unconfritable. Should I net him and pull it out? What sould I do
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:26 pm
by Myaj
Oh wow, weird one. I think I would leave it for a little bit myself, and see if he manages to "blow" it out himself. If you try pulling it out it I'd be worried about doing damage.
Hopefully someone with more info will be on soon.
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:30 pm
by Phaedrus
I think i'd keep this one under observation for a while too. He may be able to dislodge it himself. If it's still there in an hour or two maybe netting and trying to free it would be a good idea... though it would be a delicate operation. I'd want an extra pair of hands around to help.
I don't suppose you can snap a picture...
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:41 pm
by joeyg2100
no I do not have a digital camera. I wish I did.I feel bad for the guy. He is just sitting there looking at me like I did it. I am think if I net him an put him in a shallow bowl of water where he can still breath. Then I think I might be able to get at him better.
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:52 pm
by Myaj
My guess would be if you try to catch him, the exertion and wiggling around will probably be enough to dislodge it. But I'd wait a bit, no use stressing him out unnecessarily.
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:00 pm
by joeyg2100
Ok I got a picture. Hope you can see it. It is the white spot just behind his eye
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:10 pm
by joeyg2100
taken care of. I netted him, and I was really logged in there. It took me a couple times of just swipping at it really lightily going towards the back of him. He didn't really like me touching him., but he looks a lot better know
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:10 pm
by Myaj
Oh ouch that is a big chunk!
Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2006 9:23 pm
by Phaedrus
wow. Glad you got him straightened out. Keep an eye on him and let us know how he does.
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:06 pm
by joeyg2100
EVERYTHING TODAY IS GOING GOOD. HE LOOKS GREAT, AND ACTING LIKE HE USE TO.
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:12 pm
by The Fisherman
Good to hear Joey.
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:02 pm
by Hilly
How the hell did he manage to get a piece that big lodged in there. Glad you got it out.
Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:53 pm
by gagned
Glad he's doing better!
Dan