nicholastiwari@yahoo.com 0 Posted January 18, 2012 Hey guys, My goldfish got a rock stuck in his throat. I got it out but he's breathing heavy and not moving. Is this the stress or is he going to die? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number20121 2,663 Posted January 18, 2012 Difficult to tell. I would give him some time, he might be very stressed from this. I would turn his tank lights off to help him relax and feel safe, and keep a close eye on him 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicholastiwari@yahoo.com 0 Posted January 18, 2012 Thanks, I'll try it 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number20121 2,663 Posted January 18, 2012 Keep us posted about how he's doing. As soon as he starts to act really weird (lying on the bottom of the tank, floating funny, etc) post back and we can hopefully figure something out for him How did you get the rock out? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicholastiwari@yahoo.com 0 Posted January 18, 2012 He's moving a bit more I think 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicholastiwari@yahoo.com 0 Posted January 18, 2012 Doing very good. Hope I didn't jinks myself. Swimming, still a bit of heavy breathing but moving around. And the vet got the rock out with a tiny Pair of forceps. Rock was pointy, should I worry? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amynmitchell 61 Posted January 18, 2012 It happens to fish on occasion. I bet he is more trying to receive from the trip to the vet. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShawneeRiver 2,720 Posted January 18, 2012 Wow, it's cool that you had a vet who would help your fish. How's he doing today? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicholastiwari@yahoo.com 0 Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) He's good. I got up today and went over to the tank and he came rushing over like he always does wanting food. Edited January 19, 2012 by nicholastiwari 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kathyt 24 Posted January 19, 2012 Wonderful news! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
