Intestinal parasite

[Texas Reefer]

Does this look like my Tang has a worm in his gut?

 

[Brew12]

Does this look like my Tang has a worm in his gut?

I'm not sure if I see what you are referring to in the picture. Can you describe it? Or maybe try to post a clearer one?

 

[4FordFamily]

Does your tang eat a lot of nori?

Sometimes their gut can look funny when they do

 

[Texas Reefer]

I really don't feed much nori. The area below his pectoral fin looks lumpy, and is wider than the rest of him when looking head on.

 

[melypr1985]

That is odd. Have you seen him poop? Is it white and stringy or brown?

 

[Texas Reefer]

I can't say I've noticed any stringy poop...

 

[melypr1985]

I can't say I've noticed any stringy poop...

Definitely watch for that as it's a sure sign of intestinal parasites. Until then, you could go ahead and treat for them by feeding metroplex + focus in the food OR we could start with feeding a pealed boiled pea in case he's just constipated.

 

[4FordFamily]

Definitely watch for that as it's a sure sign of intestinal parasites. Until then, you could go ahead and treat for them by feeding metroplex + focus in the food OR we could start with feeding a pealed boiled pea in case he's just constipated.

X2

 

[Texas Reefer]

Thank you for the replies!

 

[tvu]

Does he eat sand? I know some of my fish poop out sand

 

[Texas Reefer]

Does he eat sand? I know some of my fish poop out sand

Yes, I think he's pooping sand. Weird.