Dinosaur Bichir trouble

[AquariumExpert]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

0.25

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

11-20%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every two weeks

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

My dinosaur Bichir recently swallowed a rock yesterday. It’s a small but noticeable lump in his abdomen. He is currently about 8 inches long and the width of my pointer finger. Should I wait to see what he does with it and if he spits it out? Or should I take action and if so what should that action be? Btw I currently am unable to get a picture but when he moves I’ll try and send one

 

[kno4te]

Wait and hope it passes. Can add some Epsom salt for now 1 tbsp per 5g. Remove the remainder of rocks.

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

If its already in his abdomen then chances of spitting it are slim to none just maybe add epsom salt and get rid of any other rocks

 

[AquariumExpert]

If its already in his abdomen then chances of spitting it are slim to none just maybe add epsom salt and get rid of any other rocks

So the rock is possibly small enough for it to go through his digestive track and he’ll poop it out sometime within the next day or two?

 

[kno4te]

So the rock is possibly small enough for it to go through his digestive track and he’ll poop it out sometime within the next day or two?

Your gonna find out in 1-2 days.

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

<i dont know how big it is we need pics

 

[AquariumExpert]

It’s pretty small but I haven’t been able to get a super close look at it. It looks as if he wants to puke it up but hasn’t yet. I’ll keep you updated in the morning! Thanks for the help so far though!

 

[AquariumExpert]

It’s the lump about halfway down his body, closer to his mouth though. I know it’s a bad picture though because he was turning around

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

I dont see the lump and it looks more like an ornate bichir not a sen due to the tail

 

[AquariumExpert]

Yeah, he’s an ornate, and I think we’re good. I saw the lump last night and now it’s gone today from what I can see