fish stuck in python tube
 

I was cleaning my gold fish tank with my big python tube and I turned my
head for a second and my fat shubunkin got sucked into the tube. I finally
was able to shake him out, but he looked a little dazed. Has anyone done
this before? Will he be okay? What a bad fish mommy I am.

Sarah

I doubt he will even remember the incident after a day or less. If he
apears to be swimming and eatning normally now, you shouldn't have any
troubles. Too bad they can't speak huh? ;)
"Sarah Navarro" wrote in message
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I was cleaning my gold fish tank with my big python tube and I turned my
head for a second and my fat shubunkin got sucked into the tube. I
finally
was able to shake him out, but he looked a little dazed. Has anyone done
this before? Will he be okay? What a bad fish mommy I am.

Sarah

Hi Sarah, I put a nylon knee high sock over the end of my python
becuase I sucked up one of my pearlscales once. If you have gravel you
will need to remove the nylon to vacuum the gravel but put it back on
while draining the water. My fish had a few little scrapes on her side
but recovered just fine. Keep a close eye on your water quality and
maybe add some aquarium salt or polyaqua to help heal any scratches or
scrapes he/she may have.

Maria

That's a great idea. I will definitely do that from now on. I think the
fish is fine, It is still trying to eat everything in the tank.

Sarah

"bettasngoldfish" wrote in message
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Hi Sarah, I put a nylon knee high sock over the end of my python
becuase I sucked up one of my pearlscales once. If you have gravel you
will need to remove the nylon to vacuum the gravel but put it back on
while draining the water. My fish had a few little scrapes on her side
but recovered just fine. Keep a close eye on your water quality and
maybe add some aquarium salt or polyaqua to help heal any scratches or
scrapes he/she may have.

Maria

It is still trying to eat everything in the tank.


LOL! They are like eating machines. Good to hear your fish is okay.


Maria

"Sarah Navarro" wrote in message nk.net...
I was cleaning my gold fish tank with my big python tube and I turned my
head for a second and my fat shubunkin got sucked into the tube. I finally
was able to shake him out, but he looked a little dazed. Has anyone done
this before? Will he be okay? What a bad fish mommy I am.

Am I supposed to leave my goldfish in the tank while gravel vacuuming?
I thought I had to move them to a separate conatiner with some of the original water, temporarily.

The agitation of the gravel causes some stuff to float around in the water, and I don't think the fish will like that.
But the Python may operate differently.

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Am I supposed to leave my goldfish in the tank while gravel vacuuming?
I thought I had to move them to a separate conatiner with some of the original water, temporarily.

Which ever ever method stresses the fish less. I never removed mine,
but they're used to me sticking my arms and tubes and stuff in
there. Netting or hand-catching them to move them someplace,
then doing it all again for the return trip would be harder on them
than just getting used to the process. OTOH, some fish are
really freaked by their first few water changes,
especially in smaller tanks where there's no place to hide.
Your call in that case.

I say let them stay and just be careful with the tube.

"Gunther" wrote in message
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In article , says...
Am I supposed to leave my goldfish in the tank while gravel vacuuming?
I thought I had to move them to a separate conatiner with some of the
original water, temporarily.

Which ever ever method stresses the fish less. I never removed mine,
but they're used to me sticking my arms and tubes and stuff in
there. Netting or hand-catching them to move them someplace,
then doing it all again for the return trip would be harder on them
than just getting used to the process. OTOH, some fish are
really freaked by their first few water changes,
especially in smaller tanks where there's no place to hide.
Your call in that case.

I say let them stay and just be careful with the tube.

Me two. I always just leave them in the tank. I do vacuuming/water changes
weekly, and the sediment that I stir up is quite minimal.

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