Alyson White Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Today I finally got my first fish in my 10g (true percula clown) from LFS. Not long after I brought him home, I noticed some stringy white poop hanging from him. After some quick research, I found that this could be a parasite. Also, his face is slightly pale (still orange but not quite as vibrant as rest of body). Do you think this is a parasite? LFS said they feed the clowns mysis shrimp a few times a week which I know can produce similar white poop. However, I’d rather be safe than sorry. Don’t know if this is related or just due to stress from a new tank, but I fed him soon after adding to the tank. He didn’t rush up to the surface and eat a ton of food, but rather nipped at some of it as it sunk. Anyways, if it is a parasite, how should I treat it? I have a trochus snail in the tank as well but that’s all. Is something like prazi safe for a display tank/the snail? Any help will be appreciated, I’m new to the hobby and want the best for this new fish of mine Quote Link to comment
NoOneLikesADryTang Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Prazipro is fine in the display tank, but I’m guessing the poop was just because of the mysis. I’d just monitor your clown for a few days and see how he acts. Quote Link to comment
Alyson White Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 I really hope it’s just the mysis. If he did have a parasite, would it be fatal? If so, how long would it take to kill him? And any ideas on why his face is pale? I attached a picture that kind of shows the lack of color: Quote Link to comment
LazyFish Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 If they are not sick fish can often also get pale from stress could be from being an a new enviroment they color up when they feel more comfortable. Quote Link to comment
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