Fish Stringy Thing

[sethgmore]

Hey everyone, I just noticed today that both my clowns have this white stringy thing hanging from under them. Was curious to what this is and if its a diet issue or parasite issue. The one on one of my clowns just fell off. I'll add some pictures, thanks!

 

[Dustinjw18]

Is it not poop?

 

[sethgmore]

Is it not poop?

thats what I'm trying to figure out I've seen some people say its an internal parasite issue and wanted to make sure. It's white so that's why I' confused

 

[MnFish1]

OK - so how long have you had them

1. after shipping (the fish are often not fed for a couple days) - they have have a stringy poop.
2. I would watch for now - feeding what you normally do.

Various foods also seem to cause this - I would not assume its parasites - did you QT the fish?

 

[sethgmore]

OK - so how long have you had them

1. after shipping (the fish are often not fed for a couple days) - they have have a stringy poop.
2. I would watch for now - feeding what you normally do.

Various foods also seem to cause this - I would not assume its parasites - did you QT the fish?

I've had one for about three months and the other one I got this week. I feed them mysis and pellets and switch off, should I stick to one? I did qt them.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Mucus feces like this can come from a variety of reasons, some deadly and some harmless. Diet issues, bacteria, protozoans and coccidea can all cause this. Can you get some frozen brine shrimp? Try feeding them that for a few days and see if it’s laxative action clears it up.
If the fish aren’t showing any other symptoms, I wouldn’t rush into any treatments just yet.
Jay

 

[sethgmore]

Mucus feces like this can come from a variety of reasons, some deadly and some harmless. Diet issues, bacteria, protozoans and coccidea can all cause this. Can you get some frozen brine shrimp? Try feeding them that for a few days and see if it’s laxative action clears it up.
If the fish aren’t showing any other symptoms, I wouldn’t rush into any treatments just yet.
Jay

Ok thank you. I'll try the shrimp for the next few days and see if that helps.