Regular Member Ms. Moor Posted May 30, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 30, 2015 My smallest fancy goldfish has a pea stuck in its throat, I could not fit tweezers that far down to get it. The fish seems fine, but I can see the pea whenever he swims up toward the top of the tank. The peas were cooked and de shelled so I'm thinking it was just too big. Any advice? Do you think the pea will break down enough to swallow? Today is water change day, but not until later. Thanks to you all 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ms. Moor Posted May 30, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 30, 2015 I bought some prediction tweezers from the drug store and tried several times and can't get it out. I'm going to leave it there because I think I'm causing more stress than it's worth. Hopefully it will come out on its own. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member RanchuDressing Posted May 30, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 30, 2015 He'll work it out one way or another. If it was a piece of gravel, that would be a problem if swallowed. But the pea will break down if swallowed. My guess is that it will get waterlogged enough to either spit out or swallow. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ms. Moor Posted May 30, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 30, 2015 Ok, thanks. I'm a bit of a worry wort, lol. The fish seems to be looking for food and swimming fine with occasional stops as if to spit it out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DieselPlower Posted May 30, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 30, 2015 Have you considered chest compressions? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Phillyn17 Posted May 30, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 30, 2015 (edited) My smallest fancy goldfish has a pea stuck in its throat, I could not fit tweezers that far down to get it. The fish seems fine, but I can see the pea whenever he swims up toward the top of the tank. The peas were cooked and de shelled so I'm thinking it was just too big. Any advice? Do you think the pea will break down enough to swallow? Today is water change day, but not until later. Thanks to you all Hi there ... I experienced this problem some time ago. You can try inserting a few drops of olive oil into the little fella's mouth to aid removal with the tweezers. Alternatively, instead of trying to remove the pea, break it up in place. If you are confident you have a steady hand, pick away and break it up using the point of a safety pin. If you do not have a steady hand ... blunt the tip first. The bits of pea will either be digested, or the pieces spat out. I hope this helps you with your plight..... Edited May 30, 2015 by Phillyn17 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shakaho Posted May 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 31, 2015 Relax, the fish will get this chewed. DP, your smarta__ remark was actually funny. At least I laughed; (Actually I'm still laughing.) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helper Arctic Mama Posted May 31, 2015 Helper Share Posted May 31, 2015 I smirked, too, DP. I have no experience removing things from fish. But children's' noses and ears? I'm an expert. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member King Poseidon Posted May 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 31, 2015 I've encountered a similar issue last year with a pond fish (born at home, looks like a white/red tiger with red vertical stripes on white body). I found him with jaws locked in "O" position with a black thing obstructing his mouth. I caught him, inspected him carefully and discovered the black thing was a bug. While i was considering QT tank, the fish spited out the bug then immediately took it back in mouth and this time crushed it fair and square. My opinion is your fish will chew this pea once it is waterlogged enough. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted May 31, 2015 Admin Share Posted May 31, 2015 Have you considered chest compressions? 10 points for dp 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member DieselPlower Posted May 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 31, 2015 Thank you ladies. I chuckled a bit myself. If you gave the fish a little squeeze and the pea shot out, it would give new meaning to the term pea shooter! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shakaho Posted May 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 31, 2015 You are in rare form, DP. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 4prettyfish Posted May 31, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted May 31, 2015 How's your fish doing now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ms. Moor Posted June 3, 2015 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 3, 2015 It was able to swallow it after about 1-2 hrs. In the future I will chop them up a lot smaller 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Daniel Posted June 3, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted June 3, 2015 Good to hear she is now alright. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted June 3, 2015 Admin Share Posted June 3, 2015 It was able to swallow it after about 1-2 hrs. In the future I will chop them up a lot smaller 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member LisaCGold Posted June 4, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted June 4, 2015 Whew!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.