Twigflinger Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Water Parameters: pH 6.5ish Nitrates 0 Hardness na Nitrite 0 Ammonia 0 KH/Buffer na Water Temperature 77 Hey guys. Hoping to get some advise with a potentially sick guppy. He has been bloated for about 2 weeks now. I first noticed this after my wife possibly over fed. The next day after seeing this I gave him and epsom salt bath for 15 minutes and then another later for 30 minutes. The second time around, I think he pooped a little bit. More recently he has become lethargic and and will swim in place. This is the first time I have seen the stringy poop which you can make out in both photos. He also has 2 dark spots appearing on his belly. What do you folks recommend I do? I have a planted aquarium with quite a few fish, 2 cherrys, 2 amano and nerite snail so I think dosing meds in the whole tank is out. This is a no water change system 30g display + 20g sump. Uv sterilizer was taken out a few weeks ago after finding water in the quartz sleeve. I can't say how old he is. Bought few months ago as an adult but he has grown since then so probably not that old. Should I quarantine just him or the other guppies as well. What medications should I start with? Greatly appreciate your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) I would Qarantine and fast for a couple of days and do some more epsom salt baths 1 table spoon for 2 gallons no more then 15 minutes 2-3 times a day if there's no improvement after that I would treat with paracleanse just incase it's parasites with the white stringy pooh Edited August 5, 2021 by Colu Ment to put paracleanse not maracyn auto correct mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Playz Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Looks like internal parasites. I agree with @Colu I would do salt baths. Hope it gets better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigflinger Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Thanks guys! I will give that a try and let you know why happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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