FishyLady Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I have a 38 gallon freshwater tank with platy and guppy. I noticed this white poop on the gravel and rocks and floating shortly after adding new fish. I believe the poop is an indicator that the fish have internal parasites? Is this correct? I assume this based on research 🧐 and if this is correct how do I treat this? Help Please! I have a long time fish in the tank that I adore and I don’t want to lose him or any of the others. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Fish can have White stringy poop when they aren't eating have you seen any flashing or weight loss what are your water parameters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyLady Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 (edited) They are eating very well and very active I am not sure of the water parameters as I am out of test strips and completed a water change today. More will be delivered tomorrow. There is no flashing or weight loss however they do appear a bit swollen in the belly but gills are not pine cone like. Edited November 21, 2021 by FishyLady Added more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Have long have you had them did you Qarantine if so did you fast them while in Qarantine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyLady Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 I’ve had the new fish 1 week I did not fast them or quarantine them due to not having a second tank. I just ordered a second tank to use as a quarantine tank that will be delivered tomorrow as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 What I would do is monitor them for a couple of days if your still getting white stringy poop or you see any flashing them I would treat with paracleanse or general cure it can take 2-3 courses of treatment 2 weeks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyLady Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Okay thanks! I’ll order both now. Should I replace the gravel and wash the rocks replace the filter cartridge after treatment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 No you only need one of the treatments I recommend they both have the same active ingredient if you can't get one you can use the others just do a good gravel vacc after each course of treatment @FishyLady 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyLady Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Thank you so much. I’m looking at my tank now one fish is sitting at the bottom. I’ll start treatment asap. What should I expect will they start to act differently during treatment or release some gross debris into the water so I am prepared 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 They will pass more poop during treatment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyLady Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Understood. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishyLady Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 Quick question can my fish get worms again? Are live bearer’s generally unhealthy or more prone to Illness ? I wanted to add black mollys and cardinal tetra next month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 (edited) If you deworm all your fish the only way for your fish to get them again is by adding plants or new fish to your tank if you Qarantine new plants and fish that shouldn't be a problem Edited November 22, 2021 by Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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