Parasite?

[Gmullis]

He is eating great and looks healthy. Is this a parasite or normal fish poop?

 

[homer1475]

White and stringy usually indicates internal parasites. Lets get an expert here to help.

@Jay Hemdal

 

[Gmullis]

White and stringy usually indicates internal parasites. Lets get an expert here to help.

@Jay Hemdal

Thank you! This happened to my other clown but it was skinnier and whiter.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Thank you! This happened to my other clown but it was skinnier and whiter.

Mucus in feces can have multiple causes, some serious, some benign.
First thing - can we have more history about the fish, the tank, etc.? There is a link below my name here that lists some info that is important to know, but you may not see it if you are on a phone - if so, check out the hints and tips link at the top of the fish disease section.
Jay

 

[Gmullis]

Mucus in feces can have multiple causes, some serious, some benign.
First thing - can we have more history about the fish, the tank, etc.? There is a link below my name here that lists some info that is important to know, but you may not see it if you are on a phone - if so, check out the hints and tips link at the top of the fish disease

 

[Gmullis]

I’ve had both clowns since April. One clown had obvious white stringy poop and was skeleton looking end of July I treated with prizapro since has been doing great. Mid September is the last time I added to the tank and I added zoas. Since everything has gone well 2 days ago notice that poop nothing again. But…I will say there were so many pests on the zoas I dipped them twice. I do need to order a protein skimmer but haven’t found a good one for the Nano. I don’t know if that has anything to do with it.

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I’ve had both clowns since April. One clown had obvious white stringy poop and was skeleton looking end of July I treated with prizapro since has been doing great. Mid September is the last time I added to the tank and I added zoas. Since everything has gone well 2 days ago notice that poop nothing again. But…I will say there were so many pests on the zoas I dipped them twice. I do need to order a protein skimmer but haven’t found a good one for the Nano. I don’t know if that has anything to do with it.

I wonder if dosing with prazipro again might be a good idea? If it helped before, maybe the original issue came back?
Jay