Clownfish poop

[tessa1]

I have a mocha clown who is almost two months old, she is eating well and is in good condition but has a string of brown poop that has been stuck on her for a few days. Is this something I should be concerned about and if so what can I do to help?

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have a mocha clown who is almost two months old, she is eating well and is in good condition but has a string of brown poop that has been stuck on her for a few days. Is this something I should be concerned about and if so what can I do to help?

May be excess mucus in the poop prevent it from separation. Without attacking the fish, approach it with net. Often darting away from net will dislodge it. You can also feed it brine shrimp which should soften this a little

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I have a mocha clown who is almost two months old, she is eating well and is in good condition but has a string of brown poop that has been stuck on her for a few days. Is this something I should be concerned about and if so what can I do to help?

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I agree, looks like simple constipation. Feeding it some frozen adult brine shrimp (not a good primary diet though) will often break that up.

If the feces were stringy and white, that can be a sign of other issues, but this brown coloration is normal.

Jay

 

[tessa1]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I agree, looks like simple constipation. Feeding it some frozen adult brine shrimp (not a good primary diet though) will often break that up.

If the feces were stringy and white, that can be a sign of other issues, but this brown coloration is normal.

Jay

Thanks for the info Jay! I will pick up some brine shrimp soon and fingers crossed that it helps

 

[tessa1]

May be excess mucus in the poop prevent it from separation. Without attacking the fish, approach it with net. Often darting away from net will dislodge it. You can also feed it brine shrimp which should soften this a little

I will try this later today! Thank you