Is this Stringy Poo?

[BSej]

I'm not sure if this needs a new post -
I've only seen one stringy poop since this incident ^. I just noticed one clown sort of spazzing out close to the surface. I didn't think anything of it really. Now he's face down in the sand breathing fast, and heavily. I don't know what to do. Any help would be appreciated. I don't have a quarantine tank set up at the moment.. I could potentially start it up tomorrow if needed. @Jay Hemdal


I just ordered metro/focus, but it won't get here until Thursday. I'm going to look for them in stores tomorrow. I'm not sure he's gonna make it until then though

 

[BSej]

UDPATE: He's now swimming at the surface again, but looks confused. He has a white dot on his forehead that looks concave. I will try to get a picture tomorrow.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

UDPATE: He's now swimming at the surface again, but looks confused. He has a white dot on his forehead that looks concave. I will try to get a picture tomorrow.

I wonder if it freaked out and hit its head?

If it’s still alive, can you post a video?

 

[BSej]

I wonder if it freaked out and hit its head?

If it’s still alive, can you post a video?

These are from this morning.

He didn't eat this morning (first time ever). He only briefly leaves that corner now. I'm not sure the white spot on his head is anything - I can hardly notice it now.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

These are from this morning.

He didn't eat this morning (first time ever). He only briefly leaves that corner now. I'm not sure the white spot on his head is anything - I can hardly notice it now.

I’m sorry - I missed this post earlier today. I can’t get the videos to play on my iPhone - some privacy issue or something.

Edit: I got the videos to play on my desktop computer - but unfortunately, they don't give me any additional clues.

 

[BSej]

I’m sorry - I missed this post earlier today. I can’t get the videos to play on my iPhone - some privacy issue or something.

Edit: I got the videos to play on my desktop computer - but unfortunately, they don't give me any additional clues.

Thank you for your help. He did eat a piece of frozen tonight, so that keeps me hopeful. Going to feed the seachem metro/focus as soon as I get it. I'll update if anything changes.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Thank you for your help. He did eat a piece of frozen tonight, so that keeps me hopeful. Going to feed the seachem metro/focus as soon as I get it. I'll update if anything changes.

Focus and Metro might help, but you need to dose it accurately - too little and it won't help and too much is bitter and will make the fish not eat the treated food. 1% metro by weight in the food is the target dose.