Ugh....another situation....

[Caveden]

You can do whatever you like. But clove oil is just as it sounds, an oil. It will coat the top of your water column and leave a gross residue. I would never willingly use it on a main tank of mine. It’s not easy to clean out either. So you do you bro.

I do agree - if you can get your tongs close enough to the piranha with out the net, that will work. But once again good luck. Not sure if T Tj203 has dealt with a pack of piranhas at this size or not, but I have dealt with lots and I would personally net it against glass, this in itself will most likely knock the plant free, but if not have the tongs ready.

but yes I do agree it needs to be done ASAP if not done already.

It is always possible to put the piranha in a bucket or container first before adding the clove oil. From what I’ve read you add 4 drops per gallon but don’t take my word for it as I found it on some website. And thanks The Masked Shadow for teaching me something

 

[jjohnwm]

Looking at those pics, doesn't it seem as though the fish ate a chunk of plastic plant that eventually pierced through the wall of the gut and out the side? If so, the fact that it hasn't fallen off seems to suggest that there is a fair bit more still inside, that resists popping out through that hole. This would be a pretty severe injury, so good luck with your attempts at assistance.

 

[Caveden]

Looking at those pics, doesn't it seem as though the fish ate a chunk of plastic plant that eventually pierced through the wall of the gut and out the side? If so, the fact that it hasn't fallen off seems to suggest that there is a fair bit more still inside, that resists popping out through that hole. This would be a pretty severe injury, so good luck with your attempts at assistance.

This seems more plausible instead of a plant somehow getting pierced into its body. How is it going? Have u removed it yet?

 

[HarleyK]

Bump. How'd it go? How's the fish doing???

 

[Rtc/tsn]

Looks like everyone else gave good advice. All that’s left to say is how the f did that happen?!
I’m thinking foul play from the other piranhas...
(They can use weapons now!!!)

They’re evolving beyond our comprehension

 

[DrownedFishonFire]

M Maximus146 what was the outcome now that you created another thread about the feeders

 

[Maximus146]

Looks like everyone else gave good advice. All that’s left to say is how the f did that happen?!
I’m thinking foul play from the other piranhas...
(They can use weapons now!!!)

Lol….I don’t have the slightest idea how it happened. Maybe they were having sword fights….lol

 

[Maximus146]

M Maximus146 what was the outcome now that you created another thread about the feeders

So I think when I moved the tank into my new place, and used a giant bet to remove them, it must’ve dislodged itself while he was kicking and screaming trying to get out of the net. That’s the only thing I can think of

 

[Maximus146]

How did that even happen? I don't see how a fake plant could possibly be sharp enough and the fish run into it with enough force to impale him.

Believe me I thought the same exact thing!

 

[Maximus146]

Bump. How'd it go? How's the fish doing???

It must’ve dislodged itself in Trolley net while I was moving him from the tank to a bucket to move the tank into my new place.