My betta fish went down the sink drain and now all i have is sunshine's bowl and food i think she left because she didn't wanna be in a small space so if someone know's how to get her back please tell ME PLEASE!!!!!!
2007-06-28 17:07:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
Well Midnight, I'd have to say IF you didn't use the sink & are still tryin to get her she could be in the elbow part of the pipe under the sink still in water cuz it's not like the water gets sucked completely out of the drainpipes. I'd get a pipe wrench and get that sucker off just to see if that indeed is what happened. That's providing we are not talkin about the kitchen sink which has a disposal and she could be a poor lil fishy outa water unless you kept it trickling on her. It sounds like you need to know, so get a pipewrench, a plumber, or a boyfriend, and check it out. If she ain't there then someone probably ran the water when you weren't lookin' and she's long gone. Sorry to hear this happened. It sucks loosin' pets no matter what kind they are. Good Luck Sweetie!
2007-06-29 10:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by FIEROFREAK 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'd be more worried about what kind of detergent residue might be in the sink. Touching a fish can remove some of its protective slime coat, which might make it more susceptible to infection. That's why you shouldn't do it, but in this case, it was necessary to save the fish. Just keep an eye on your betta and see how he is doing. You might try one of the various water conditioners available that improves slime coat, but I'm not sure it's necessary.
2016-05-22 02:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was a less than 10 minutes ago, you need to remove the elbow of the pipe below the sink. If it has been much longer, Sunshine is going too be looking a little dark... How does a fish end up in a sink drain?
2007-06-28 17:12:26 · answer #3 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can take off the bendy part of the drain under the sink. He should be in there, you must act very quickly though. He may suffer a bacterial infection so put a teaspoon of salt per gallon in his home for when you get him back in there. As long as his gills don't dry out he should make it. You could put a little dechlorinator down the drain in case he's in the tap water. This is kinda a touch and go situation, the possibility he could die from the trauma is there. Get out the wrench.
2007-06-29 04:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Sunday P 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take the U joint off the sink and see if she is there. They get stuck there just like rings do....but be quick. Gently pour dechlorinated water down, so you don't wash her down, but so she can be wet and breathe from the water. If she is not there, no it is not because of the small space. Bettas jump by nature, so she was just looking for more water.
Don't fill the bowl so full next time, or get a covered bowl.
2007-06-28 17:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by Sit and Stay PS 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Same thing happened to my male fighting fish an hour ago!!!!😭😭😭😭 I cried so so much but he is in a better place I mean we were keeping him hostage and now he is headed toward the ocean!! Luckily I have a female betta so ya! Just know that he/she is in a better place!!! And trust me it will survive!!
2015-04-08 11:00:42 · answer #6 · answered by noreen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a gourami that i just bought, i was taking out of the bag that the store gave me when it suddenly jummed out of my hand and unfortunatel fell into the drain
2015-08-09 08:56:06 · answer #7 · answered by Biju A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just happened to my fish a couple of minutes ago, but I give up. Hope he's okay though.
2013-10-29 17:05:46 · answer #8 · answered by KPaccountt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's gone, down the drain into your local sewer system. next time use a net! Here's your SIGN!
2007-06-28 17:53:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
All drains lead to the ocean.
2007-06-28 17:28:15 · answer #10 · answered by Dustinius 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋