White string poop still appearing

[Arvind Arya]

Hi all,

I have a male onyx clownfish that always has a long stringy poop. I have tried prazi numerous times and no effect. is there another treatment for it? It eats but is skinny... the seller sold it to me this way unfortunately.

Any medication or additives to food? thanks

 

[Idoc]

Still stringy, white poo? Did you give the clown medicated food with Praziquantel in it or did you just treat the water column with PraziPro?

 

[Arvind Arya]

Just Prazi in the tank....

 

[45ZoaGarden]

It could also be stress related or too much mysis/brine shrimp...

 

[Arvind Arya]

can I try ruby rally> I have some that

 

[Big G]

Consider feeding your clown a mix of Metro + food + Focus. Feed just enough for the fish to eat, if feeding in the DT. Suck out the left overs with a turkey baster. In a QT no worries. Can dose Metro in the water too along with feeding the above mix, in the QT.

Here's @Humblefish 's complete treatment for internal parasites:

Internal Issues

Internal Issues For simplicity’s sake, there are 6 basic problems a marine fish may experience on the inside: 1. Intestinal worms Symptoms: White stringy feces, pinched stomach, loss of color, fish eats voraciously but still seems to be losing weight. Treatment of choice: Praziquantel...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Tamberav]

General cure mixed in food with focus for internal parasites.

Here:

Internal Issues

Internal Issues For simplicity’s sake, there are 6 basic problems a marine fish may experience on the inside: 1. Intestinal worms Symptoms: White stringy feces, pinched stomach, loss of color, fish eats voraciously but still seems to be losing weight. Treatment of choice: Praziquantel...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[tautog83]

Ya metroplex and focus or if your fish will eat the nls pellets hex shield that has metro in it

 

[Arvind Arya]

great advice... seems like i need some Focus and other meds.....

 

[45ZoaGarden]

Well what are you currently feeding?

 

[45ZoaGarden]

They could just be stressed out or not getting enough nutrients.

 

[Arvind Arya]

he came to me skinny but he eats... paired with a larger clown.... she eats like a champ too.
I feed pellets- TDO mostly and sometimes NLS... also flakes and once a week-mysis or reef frenzy

 

[45ZoaGarden]

Could also be the mysis. That tends to cause them to get stringy poop.

 

[Arvind Arya]

how do i Mix the meds with flakes or pellets? just soak in a cup of tank water?

 

[Big G]

he came to me skinny but he eats... paired with a larger clown.... she eats like a champ too.
I feed pellets- TDO mostly and sometimes NLS... also flakes and once a week-mysis or reef frenzy

A well rounded diet full of proteins and fats is a real good thing for overall fish health. Consider making your fish a "fish smoothie". It's real easy. Buy an assortment of frozen fish cubes like mysis, brine shrimp, chopped clams, etc. 5 or 6 varieties will do. Take one of each type and place into a tupperware. Place in your fridge and allow the cubes to "slump" (melt). Mix the cubes. Let the mix rest for a bit. Pour off the excess liquid or strain off the liquid. The mix will stay good in your fridge for a few days. You can also add a drop or two of vitamins like Selcon, Zoecon, etc. Your fish will love this smoothie. And you will get fat, happy fish that live long lives.

Here's the link to the article that @jsker wrote that inspired my fish smoothie

Preparing Frozen Foods for My Fish and Corals

Feeding saltwater fish and corals.

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Arvind Arya]

nice!

 

[Idoc]

great advice... seems like i need some Focus and other meds.....

I prefer using General Cure + Focus mixed with their food. General cure has both Praziquantel and Metronidazole in it therefore attacks both internal parasites and worms!

If the fish is noticeably getting skinny, best start this asap while he's still eating. Once it worsens and he stops eating, there's nothing to be done to get the meds in his stomach!