So I got minnows for my bass yesterday. Before putting them in the tank I noticed his right side was bulging a little which I thought was odd because he didn't eat the day before and it was only on one side. So I continued to put the minnows in the tank. He's was chasing and eating them, but I noticed he wasn't being as aggressive towards them near the bottom of the tank. So I figured he swallowed a rock and doesn't want to make the same mistake. He ate and had a full belly, well this morning I noticed a few minnows floating at the top, then multiple dead and deteriorated ones on the bottom as if he puked them up. I need help, I don't know what to do !
Bass swallowed a rock!! Help!!!
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Avoid feeding for now. Can try adding some Epsom salt to the tank at 3-5 tablespoon per gallon. If the rock is tiny then it could pass. If it is too big and likely will not pass and may have to take it to the vet for some sedation and then removal with forceps if able. How big are the rocks? How big is the bass?
Shouldn’t affect your pleco and most likely, your bass will either pass the piece of gravel or regurgitate it at some point