Pisces15 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Our large oranda swallowed a huge piece of gel fish food and its stuck in its mouth. It's been a couple minutes and its still not swallowed. PLEASE HELP!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca Hampshire 2,103 Posted August 18, 2012 Perhaps he will be able to break it down, goldfish teeth are quite far back. Sorry I don't know what to suggest! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted August 18, 2012 Let him work it through. Unless your gel food is hard as a rock, he will be able to finish chewing it 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pisces15 0 Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) We just watched him spit out a black rock. I'm guessing he sucked it up when he grabbed the chunk of gel food. Poor Wasabi... Edited August 18, 2012 by Pisces15 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pisces15 0 Posted August 18, 2012 Thank you all for helping... it just scared us. He is doing much better now. Thanks again. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted August 18, 2012 Given the size of the fish, be careful of that size gravel. He could get one stuck in his mouth. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca Hampshire 2,103 Posted August 18, 2012 We just watched him spit out a black rock. I'm guessing he sucked it up when he grabbed the chunk of gel food. Poor Wasabi Phew!!!! That's another reason why I like my bare bottom tank! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horserider36 508 Posted August 18, 2012 I know this isn't a topic about substrate but I agree with Alex. That gravel could really cause some problems in the long run. Have you though about a different substrate? Also, I'm so glad your fish is alright! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites