Worm ID?

[Straasha]

I am new to reefing and just put my first two fish in quarantine with recommended level of coppersafe. So, for this clownfish, is this a worm or just poop? Yeah, I know could be a dumb questions but...don't want to put him in the tank if he has worms.

 

[Darsh]

Is it hanging there constantly?

 

[Straasha]

Is it hanging there constantly?

No, it will fall off. I have only had this guy for three days and this is the second time I have seen this. Yes, I feel embarrassed for asking what may ultimately be a silly questions but want to get my new aquarium started off right.

 

[Darsh]

It could be internal parasites or worms or just the colour of the food it ate.
Take a look at this:

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

 

[vetteguy53081]

White poop indicates internal parasite. butt PraziPro which should clear it up

 

[Straasha]

I have been using API General Cure to treat the worms. The end of the second 48 hour dose is tomorrow night where it says I should do a 25% water change and add carbon. How effective has this been for everyone to treat internal worms? How long after the second treatment should I say he is "cured" and safe to put into my display tank?