Bloodworm Got Stuck In Danio's Gill!

[Lady Moogie]

Just given our fish their treat of thawed bloodworm (they haven't had any for a couple of weeks) and one of our long fin leopard danios has somehow gotten a bloodworm stuck in his gill. It's trailing out the side, but I can only see about half of it. He seems to be flicking a bit to try to get it out, but I'm concerned as to whether it could be fatal for him if he doesn't manage to get it out soon. Should I net him and try to remove it with tweezers? Would such an obstruction in his gill soon become deadly? It's only been there about 10 mins so far, but I wanted to be sure I do the right thing, whether that be leaving it or trying to remove it. Any advice?

Thanks!

 

[Twinklecaz]

My instinct would be to net and remove. But then you'd have to make sure you got it all out.

I really don't know though, I only got my first fish yesterday but you must be impatient for someone to help you. I hope they do soon!

 

[mike_980]

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