Urgent! Clown ate a bristleworm!

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  1. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    I leave a small net in my sump to catch pods so that I can give my clowns a treat from time to time.
    Today I didn't see the small bw in there until I shook the net out in the dt.

    The male hit the worm first but spit it, causing it to ball up. Before I could react the female inhaled it. Now stuck right at the opening of her stomach. She's trying to shake it out but is having problems breathing. Her mouth is wide open I can see the worm in there. Is there anything I can do or is she a goner? I'm so upset right now, I want to help her but am afraid of adding to her stress.
     
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  2. Claic Yuzolt

    Claic Yuzolt Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Geez! I'm so sorry! I was stressin' just by reading the post! BUMP! Someone help!
     
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  3. Indiana Boy

    Indiana Boy Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Im sorry to hear that. how is the fish doing?
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Sorry to hear buddy, but I know of no remedy that won't likely make the situation worse.
     
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  5. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    I'm so sorry Mike. I hope she can pull through :/
     
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  6. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    Ditto,best of luck with her.
     
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  7. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    Dang! bristles caught in her throat!?!?!? Holy crap! Unless it was a big clown like a maroon, there is probably nothing you can do. If it was a maroon, you could probably handle it and snag it out with a tweezers. Hopefully the worm lets loose and gets spit out. I wish her the best of luck
     
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  8. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    Sorry to hear that. I hope she makes it...Good luck.
     
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  9. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Boy I hope this turns out alright!

    What a strange thing to happen, sorry.:(
     
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  10. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Oh man - that is horrible - I made a mistake of picking one up - OUCH!!! poor clown
     
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