I May Have Killed Mama T! :(

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  1. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    This afternoon I was putting some veggies in a veggie clip and my female blue throat trigger thought my finger was food and latched on hard. It startled me and I reacted by pulling my hand out quickly. Unfortunatley Mama T hung on and got flung out of the tank, landing hard on the wood floor.

    She's back in the tank, but acting very badly. I'm worried that I caused severe internal injuries :(

    As a side note, she drew blood and now my finger is swelling up. Dumb mistake on my part.
     
    rocketmandb, Jan 20, 2012
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  2. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    Hopefully she's just stunned, let us know how you make out. Fingers crossed.
     
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  3. chumslickjon

    chumslickjon Purple Spiny Lobster

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    You better not worry much about the tang and get that finger taken care of. I know from being a fisherman, that when you get nvolved with a fish and a cut, it can get infected very quick.
     
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  4. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    Second that on the infection. Our reefs host alot of nasty bacteria, and I've seem some pictures of some pretty horrible infections. Sorry about the trigger too, could be it's just a bit stunned and in shock.
     
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  5. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    UPDATE: Maybe a bit of a false alarm. Mama T timidly came out and ate a little. Papa T showed up too for moral support. Finger still a little swollen, but getting better.
     
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  6. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I hope she's ok! Sorry about your finger.
     
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  7. SnooknRedz

    SnooknRedz Vlamingii Tang

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    Bet youll think twice before puttin your hand back in there... lol
     
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  8. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    Oh man, sorry to hear that. Glad to hear she's looking better. Tough fish I think! Make sure to take care of the finger though :)
     
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  9. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    The thing is, I'm always careful when feeding. I love the T's, but they want their food at feeding time.

    I guess I didn't think that with my whole hand in the tank that she'd go for it. No wonder Papa T is so timid :)
     
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    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    Update: Mama T is looking better, eating and running from my hand :)
     
    rocketmandb, Jan 21, 2012
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