Fish poop

[cody2cannon]

Should my clowns poop be white??

 

[govolsguy31]

Should my clowns poop be white??

Is it stringy?

 

[Roy 9121]

I don't think I've ever seen my clown poop.

 

[4FordFamily]

Not typically. May be intestinal parasites...

 

[cody2cannon]

Is it stringy?

Yes

 

[govolsguy31]

Yes

Sounds like a parasite. These folks can help.

@melypr1985 @Humblefish #reefsquad

Sorry Meredith. Lot of sick fish lately, huh? LOL

 

[4FordFamily]

Preliminarily, go grab metroplex as you'll need it and a binder to soak food so you can get that cleared up!

 

[Brew12]

Here are the instructions if you haven't already seen them.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/internal-parasites-intestinal-worms.267419/

It gives a few options to use.

 

[cody2cannon]

Here are the instructions if you haven't already seen them.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/internal-parasites-intestinal-worms.267419/

It gives a few options to use.

Thank you!

 

[cody2cannon]

Okay I just ordered medicine and seachum Focus, but I had to order it online are they going to be okay in the time being. Or can this kill them quick?

 

[cody2cannon]

Also are there any other things I can do to combat this? So they don't get it again?

 

[Brew12]

Okay I just ordered medicine and seachum Focus, but I had to order it online are they going to be okay in the time being. Or can this kill them quick?

They should be just fine. There are some internal parasites that can cause rapid death but those seem to be very rare. Many fish can live with these parasites for months or even years. It all depends on the exact internal parasite and the overall health of the fish.

Also are there any other things I can do to combat this? So they don't get it again?

I'm not sure if this fish is in a QT or in your DT. If it is in your DT then you need to treat all of your fish for it since they can infect each other by eating each others waste. Shouldn't be a problem since you will be using metro soaked food which they should all eat. Normally it is pretty obvious if a fish has an issue like this in a QT system and is very easy to treat. If you QT any new additions you should be able to see the stringy white poo and treat accordingly to keep it out of your DT.

 

[cody2cannon]

They should be just fine. There are some internal parasites that can cause rapid death but those seem to be very rare. Many fish can live with these parasites for months or even years. It all depends on the exact internal parasite and the overall health of the fish.

I'm not sure if this fish is in a QT or in your DT. If it is in your DT then you need to treat all of your fish for it since they can infect each other by eating each others waste. Shouldn't be a problem since you will be using metro soaked food which they should all eat. Normally it is pretty obvious if a fish has an issue like this in a QT system and is very easy to treat. If you QT any new additions you should be able to see the stringy white poo and treat accordingly to keep it out of your DT.

I have 2 clown and 2 hermits and 1 snail they all eat the same food and when I feed I shut the pumps off and I drop the hermits 1 pellet and they usually eat them right up!

 

[Brew12]

I have 2 clown and 2 hermits and 1 snail they all eat the same food and when I feed I shut the pumps off and I drop the hermits 1 pellet and they usually eat them right up!

lol You don't need to worry about the hermits or the snail.

 

[melypr1985]

I agree. Intestinal parasites to be treated with metroplex and Focus in the food. Feed for a minimum of 10 days, once a day... but plan on it taking longer than that since these things can be quite stubborn.

 

[cody2cannon]

Thanks guys for the help!

 

[cody2cannon]

Since they are the only fish in the tank can I treat in my display tank or does it need to be done in a quarantine tank? My display tank does have live rock.

 

[Brew12]

Since they are the only fish in the tank can I treat in my display tank or does it need to be done in a quarantine tank? My display tank does have live rock.

You can treat them in tank. Soak their food in Metro and Focus and do your best not to overfeed.

 

[cody2cannon]

You can treat them in tank. Soak their food in Metro and Focus and do your best not to overfeed.

I can do that I'm feeding small pellets I usually give them 4 pellets a peice around 6 in the after noon. Is that enough of more?

 

[Brew12]

I can do that I'm feeding small pellets I usually give them 4 pellets a peice around 6 in the after noon. Is that enough of more?

As long as they are eating what you have been feeding them just keep feeding them the normal amount.