Parasite??

[Dtfnemo]

Hi guys, just noticed this string looking thing hanging off the bottom of my fish, I thought it was just poop but it's been there for a few hours now.
I remember seeing a post with something similar but brown in color that came out of the side of the fish and was supposed to be some type of parasite, I'm hoping this is not something deadly.

 

[melypr1985]

That does look like poop. White stringy poop usually denotes intestinal worms/parasites. Does it appear more white to you? It looks yellow to me, but I'm not sure that makes much of a difference. Treatment for intestinal parasites is feeding Metroplex + Focus in the food. The focus binds the metro to the food making it reefsafe. I would run carbon as a precaution if you don't already and plan to feed this once a day for possibly two weeks. It could take a bit longer since some can be quit stubborn.

 

[Dtfnemo]

That does look like poop. White stringy poop usually denotes intestinal worms/parasites. Does it appear more white to you? It looks yellow to me, but I'm not sure that makes much of a difference. Treatment for intestinal parasites is feeding Metroplex + Focus in the food. The focus binds the metro to the food making it reefsafe. I would run carbon as a precaution if you don't already and plan to feed this once a day for possibly two weeks. It could take a bit longer since some can be quit stubborn.

Thank you! I'll keep an eye on him.
If I do dose this metroplex and focus would it matter if any other fish eat it? Should I try to just feed the infected fish?

 

[tupes]

@Humblefish

 

[Triggreef]

All fish should be treated as they will all have it. Since they tend to ingest eachothers poop, and live in it really.

 

[Dtfnemo]

All fish should be treated as they will all have it. Since they tend to ingest eachothers poop, and live in it really.

Makes sense, thank you ;)

 

[Triggreef]

No prob

 

[Humblefish]

^^ Agree with trying the Metroplex + Focus in the food route.

 

[Dtfnemo]

^^ Agree with trying the Metroplex + Focus in the food route.

Thank you I will try to get my hands on it ASAP.
Would you know if it would alter water parameters?

 

[Humblefish]

Thank you I will try to get my hands on it ASAP.
Would you know if it would alter water parameters?

It shouldn't, as Focus binds the medication (Metroplex) to the food.

 

[4FordFamily]

It shouldn't, as Focus binds the medication (Metroplex) to the food.

Agree with diagnosis and treatment! You guys don't need me! :D

 

[Dtfnemo]

Thank you very much guys!!! This community is always do helpful :)

 

[Humblefish]

You guys don't need me! :D

But we do!