Quick Spot Check on Rummynose

[Macready]

Water parameters are good, tested with newly purchased ACOOP strip:

TDS 264, Nitrate 50, nitrite 0, ammonia 0. 
 

There is a rummynose in my 20 gal high that has something hanging out of him.  I assume it is likely poop, but figured I’d check in with the experts in case it is something more concerning (parasite?) and I should be QT’ing and so forth. 
 

Tank has been set up for over a year. Feel like I have it dialed in (ish). I have cherry shrimp in there so generally I try small changes and a time. 
 

Tank Occupants:

8 rummynose

8 ember tetras

cherry shrimp
 

I appreciate any thoughts, comments. 
 

TIA

[Tlindsey]

On 10/5/2024 at 7:42 PM, Macready said:

Water parameters are good, tested with newly purchased ACOOP strip:

TDS 264, Nitrate 50, nitrite 0, ammonia 0. 
 

There is a rummynose in my 20 gal high that has something hanging out of him.  I assume it is likely poop, but figured I’d check in with the experts in case it is something more concerning (parasite?) and I should be QT’ing and so forth. 
 

Tank has been set up for over a year. Feel like I have it dialed in (ish). I have cherry shrimp in there so generally I try small changes and a time. 
 

Tank Occupants:

8 rummynose

8 ember tetras

cherry shrimp
 

I appreciate any thoughts, comments. 
 

TIA

It looks like poop to me. I would worry if it was white and stringy. Your rummynose tetra looks nice and healthy. @Macready

[Macready]

Thanks for your reply/thoughts. 
 

Roger that, appreciate the 2nd set of eyes. 
 

I will monitor. 

Edited October 6 by Macready