Parasite poop?

[DracoKat]

just want confirmation it’s parasites

Had him for 5 days in QT, still very shy and hiding. He hasn’t eaten much at all. I don’t think he’s adjusted to the time difference yet either.

He’s been keeping his belly firmly to the floor, swimming along the floor.

I have meds for parasite- should I try to get him eating before medicating?

 

[Palyzoa]

Looks like signs of Intestinal worms. @Humblefish @melypr1985

 

[Humblefish]

Looks like signs of Intestinal worms. @Humblefish @melypr1985

+1 Since he's not eating, best to dose API General Cure (prazi/metro mix) and hope for the best.

If he starts eating, soak General Cure or Metroplex in his food; also using Seachem Focus to bind it: http://www.seachem.com/focus.php

 

[4FordFamily]

+1 Since he's not eating, best to dose API General Cure (prazi/metro mix) and hope for the best.

If he starts eating, soak General Cure or Metroplex in his food; also using Seachem Focus to bind it: http://www.seachem.com/focus.php

Agree, and agree on above diagnosis.

 

[Maritimer]

Have you tried tempting him with live food, either brine shrimp or blackworms?

That seductive wiggle is often enough to open the door.

~Bruce, in full agreement with Humblefish's diagnosis and treatment suggestions

 

[DracoKat]

Thank you- I have prazi, and metro. Will dose tonight.

I also have focus for when he starts eating.

Was hoping he’d eat before medicating

 

[DracoKat]

Have you tried tempting him with live food, either brine shrimp or blackworms?

That seductive wiggle is often enough to open the door.

~Bruce, in full agreement with Humblefish's diagnosis and treatment suggestions

I can get some live worms tomorrow, good idea!

I am not sure if he’s still in his own time zone or still scared- he barely moves. There are times when he’d pace the tank but keep his belly to the ground.

He has mucus on him now so at least I know he’s able to build his cocoon