Starry Blenny Getting Thin

[sundog101]

It appears that my starry blenny is losing weight. His stomach is somewhat sunken and I've noticed get worse over the past few weeks.

However, he's eating fine (like he always does). I feed mostly frozen food and have increased to twice a day feedings. Also, I only have a clownfish and flasher wrasse, so not much competition.

I've heard that intestinal parasites can cause weight loss even though fish are eating well. Could this be the cause and is there anything else I should do other than offer plenty of food?

Thanks!

 

[Humblefish]

Notice any stringy white poop coming out of him?

More info: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/internal-parasites-intestinal-worms.267419/

 

[melypr1985]

Yup, looking for stringy white poop coming out of the blenny and/or any other fish in the display is the first step.

 

[sundog101]

I haven't noticed any yet, but I'll watch for it.

 

[4FordFamily]

I suspect internal parasites as well. I would get metroplex and focus and add to food and feed it to the blenny for a week or so.