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RTC swallowed rocks

Postby lisafosc on Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:39 pm

I need some help guys, my rtc has swallowed approx four rocks, they are large and weighing him down like an anchor. We have taken him out of the tank and held him mouth side down to try to dislodge them but he started squecking so we placed him back inside his tank, what can I do to save him?
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Re: RTC swallowed rocks

Postby DanRad on Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:43 pm

My TSN used to do that occasionally, but he would always spit them back out.  You may want to consult a vet -- some do deal with fish.
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Re: RTC swallowed rocks

Postby lisafosc on Tue Jan 09, 2007 2:57 pm

Thanks for your reply, it turned out that he was able to regurgitate them himself, it was gross but such a relief. Its definatly kicked me into seeking a good vet to deal with any probs that may arise. All rocks and swollowable (lol) objects have been removed  :occasion14:
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