Cichlid got stuck in coral

[squish fish]

I check my tank everyday and found one of my cichlids got stuck in between the coral and the back glass. Has this every happened to you.

This fish was one of my original cichlids I first got. I think it was over 4 years old.

 

[PygmyPepperJulli]

Hi,

Sorry, not answering the question 'has this happened to me' (it hasn't, I've never kept cichlids) but was it ok? I'm assuming you freed it, but I was wondering if it had any injuries. I've had something similar happen with a cory and a very chunky plant, but it was sick anyway and I suspect looking for somewhere to hide (and got stuck in the process).

Sorry if this is unhelpful/off topic
PPJ

 

[Magnum Man]

Was it a plastic decoration… real coral pieces would be too sharp, and leach hardness into the water that wouldn’t be good for most cichlids… are these rift lake/ African Cichlids???

I have had an Angel fish get trapped behind a resin log, but not “stuck” between it and the glass… and even posted a thread, “are fish that dumb, or is mine sick”

So it does happen

 

[squish fish]

It was fine no injuries. It's the coral rock you get at the pet store. African cichlids.

 

[OnlyGenusCaps]

I have has Cyprichromis wedge themselves into coral rock (marco rock) before. Those buggers (pardon my language) will do anything to not be caught! That said, the worst offenders were okay in the end. I'd just watch them and see if the miscreants show any signs of wounding or infection. If so, treat accordingly. Good luck!