White string hanging from clown

[FlameangelLover]

Hey my clown has a white string hanging from it should I do anything? The clown eats perfectly fine and looks healthy and swims around and even looks like it’s gaining weight since I got it a week and a half ago ? It also was not there this morning after I fed I checked and it’s there should I be worried?

 

[Subsea]

It’s not an emergency. His normal behavior has already told you that.

 

[TX_REEF]

it could be waste, I know some infections/parasites can cause white stringy excrement. If it doesnt go away, you could try a freshwater dip because it may be some sort of fluke/worm.

#fishmedics

 

[FlameangelLover]

it could be waste, I know some infections/parasites can cause white stringy excrement. If it doesnt go away, you could try a freshwater dip because it may be some sort of fluke/worm.

#fishmedics

How long should i wait before i start trying to treat? and thanks so much for the help im new lol

 

[TX_REEF]

How long should i wait before i start trying to treat? and thanks so much for the help im new lol

if it's still there tomorrow then I think it's safe to say it could be malicious.

 

[Bryce_Thomas]

This could be a few things, fish waste, a parasitic worm, epithelial lining from the intestines and more. The fact he is gaining weight and looks healthy is a good sign. He doesn't look bloated in the belly which makes me think it may not be a parasite. As long as his eyes are clear, he responds to stimuli and is healthy looking, everything should be fine : )

 

[FlameangelLover]

It’s not an emergency. His normal behavior has already told you that.

Thanks so much this is my first fish ever so everything seems like the sky is falling lol

 

[FlameangelLover]

This could be a few things, fish waste, a parasitic worm, epithelial lining from the intestines and more. The fact he is gaining weight and looks healthy is a good sign. He doesn't look bloated in the belly which makes me think it may not be a parasite. As long as his eyes are clear, he responds to stimuli and is healthy looking, everything should be fine : )

Thanks so much! I cant see his eyes because how little he is and his face color. And thanks so much for the advice i will monitor, hes secretly my favorite dont tell the other one shhhh

 

[Blennioidei]

What do you feed him? I noticed some more string like mucus, if I feed mysis.

 

[FlameangelLover]

What do you feed him? I noticed some more string like mucus, if I feed mysis.

Only pellets currently. He has only been here for 1.5 weeks tho

 

[FlameangelLover]

What do you feed him? I noticed some more string like mucus, if I feed mysis.

Update it is gone now!!!!

 

[FlameangelLover]

Thanks so much this is my first fish ever so everything seems like the sky is falling lol

Update it is gone now!!!!

 

[FlameangelLover]

How long should i wait before i start trying to treat? and thanks so much for the help im new lol

Update it is gone now!!!!

 

[FlameangelLover]

It’s not an emergency. His normal behavior has already told you that.

Update it is gone now!!!!

 

[Sharkbait19]

Looks like it’s just poop - diet can do it as can stress.
I wouldn’t be worried unless you see a continued pattern or other symptoms (bloating or weight loss, change in appetite, lethargy, etc.)

 

[FlameangelLover]

Looks like it’s just poop - diet can do it as can stress.
I wouldn’t be worried unless you see a continued pattern or other symptoms (bloating or weight loss, change in appetite, lethargy, etc.)

It’s gone now thx! Can I ask what salt you use?

 

[Subsea]

Thanks so much this is my first fish ever so everything seems like the sky is falling lol

Subsea said:
“It’s not an emergency. His normal behavior has already told you that.“

I posted that comment for two reasons:
1. Knee jerk response to treat fish with chemicals has killed more fish than all the pathogens added together.

2. Stress kills more fish than all the pathogens added together.

 

[FlameangelLover]

Subsea said:
“It’s not an emergency. His normal behavior has already told you that.“

I posted that comment for two reasons:
1. Knee jerk response to treat fish with chemicals has killed more fish than all the pathogens added together.

2. Stress kills more fish than all the pathogens added together.

Two things I’ve learned from being in this hobby is most things will fix itself with time and to just buy the quality version of something first

 

[Sharkbait19]

It’s gone now thx! Can I ask what salt you use?

I use instant ocean reef crystals