I did what I absolutely swore off when I decided to go with a saltwater build. I was at Petco Saturday, picking a heater for my mixing station and decided just to take a stroll through fish section. Sure enough, I walked out with a heater, 2 juvenile black ocellaris clowns, and a neon dottyback ;Facepalm. My QT has been cycled and ready for some time now, so I figured why not? All of the fish appeared active, vibrant, and healthy. After acclimating, the first thing I noticed is the clowns appeared to be having some buoyancy issues. They were having to constantly swim down or they'd float up to the top. I was a little concerned by this, but they were eating a little and otherwise looked fine. I shrugged this off as possible differences in water parameters (the girl at Petco had no clue when I asked) was aggravating their swim bladders. As of yesterday, the buoyancy issues were gone and they were happily swimming about the tank and eating well. When I got home and fed them today, the smaller of the 2 showed interest in food but didn't eat. I sat and watched for awhile and noticed he/she was occasionally listing to one side and the dorsal fin was clamped. Visually, both look great (slime coat, color, and seemingly no external parasites). The only other thing I've noticed is abnormal fish poop. Long, stringy, and hair like in appearance. I'm thinking possible intestinal parasites? I'm of the opinion to observe and treat if necessary, so I haven't treated with anything as of yet. I have cupramine on-hand, but wondering if I should go grab some PraziPro (should have already had some, shame on me) or something similar?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!