Mariac007 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 My platy fish all appear to be constipated. It’s brown and light brown. I just got them from my LFS and only fed them a little this morning. Should I fast them for a day or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeg Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 If you're seeing a single large piece of fecal matter, I would not assume that they are constipated. If they become bloated and you are sure they aren't pregnant, then I would be worried. In my opinion, your fish looks healthy. Because you just got them, I'd keep an eye on them to just be safe, good luck! 😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariac007 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 6 minutes ago, Keeg said: If you're seeing a single large piece of fecal matter, I would not assume that they are constipated. If they become bloated and you are sure they aren't pregnant, then I would be worried. In my opinion, your fish looks healthy. Because you just got them, I'd keep an eye on them to just be safe, good luck! 😃 Thank you so much for the reply. I see no bloating at all! I will just keep an eye out to make sure nothing weird happens. Just sorta freaked me out cause all 5 decided to go to the bathroom at the same time and looked like that😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsten Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Nah that's just platies being a little gross. All mine have been eating and pooping well for months, and I know they're pooping well because they've got long, glorious strings of poop dangling from them at any given time. My partner and I have been known to give a firm tap on the glass on occasion to get them to clean themselves up a little. As they get better-fed, the poop should resemble the color of their food (wow, super gross!) but it's also handy for seeing at a glance who's not getting as much food as their brethren. As long as it's not wriggling independently (in which case, it's worms!) I think you're okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariac007 Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Just now, Kirsten said: Nah that's just platies being a little gross. All mine have been eating and pooping well for months, and I know they're pooping well because they've got long, glorious strings of poop dangling from them at any given time. My partner and I have been known to give a firm tap on the glass on occasion to get them to clean themselves up a little. As they get better-fed, the poop should resemble the color of their food (wow, super gross!) but it's also handy for seeing at a glance who's not getting as much food as their brethren. As long as it's not wriggling independently (in which case, it's worms!) I think you're okay. 😂 they’re so cute and tiny who would have thought they could produce something that long!! Thank you 🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrimore Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Everybody poops😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Platys are notorious champion poopers. So long as it's not white and stringy your fish are doing what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbit Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I’ve seen my honeys poop like this when I change up their food, so it may get a bit better once they’re used to the foods you’re using. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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