I Think My Fish Have Parasites

Okay so I have 6 guppies and I just got them like a week ago. About five days ago I noticed one of my fish was not really eating. He would react to the food and swim toward it but not eat it. The past 3 days he has ate some food though. Also, one of my other guppies looked kind of fat when I got him and he always like to eat. I just thought he really liked food. Looks like he is actually sick instead.


So a couple of days ago I saw some poop that was short, thick, and clear and had a bit of brown on the end. I saw one floating and the others on the gravel and got concerned. I looked up stuff about it and everything said either parasites or worms. So today when I got off work I went to Petco and talked to a lady there and they suggested herbtana. When I got home I saw my fat fish have a brown worm like thing sticking out of him so I searched up about that and I'm thinking camallus worms but I'm not sure. I am also not sure if herbtana is what they need either but I added to the tank today because I figured it's better than nothing. What do you guys think it is? Do I need to get something besides herbtana?

 

I've never even heard of Herbtana. Apparently it naturally boosts the immune system to repel parasites. It does not seem to treat worms, though. If it's camallus worms, you'll need something like levamisole I think, something stronger than some herbs.
Any pictures?

 

I've never even heard of Herbtana. Apparently it naturally boosts the immune system to repel parasites. It does not seem to treat worms, though. If it's camallus worms, you'll need something like levamisole I think, something stronger than some herbs.
Any pictures?

No I didn't take any. If I see them again I will post. I'm thinking I need something stronger too. The girl I talked to in petco claims it is the best. She said it's what they use for their tanks but I purchased the guppies from their store and they could have very well been infested when I got them so I'm not sure if I trust it.

 

Uuumm...no, if that's where you got them, they were already infested so I don't think I'd trust their advice I hope that's not all they use to treat their fish because imported and/or shipped fish can have other problems as well. It's not uncommon for imported fish to arrive in stores with parasites. Unfortunately, not all stores properly treat and quarantine their fish before putting them out to sell.

Here's an article on the worms here on the forum: https://www.fishlore.com/aquariumfi...o-get-rid-of-camallanus-nematode-worms.41023/
Have you noticed any of the other symptoms?

 

Uuumm...no, if that's where you got them, they were already infested so I don't think I'd trust their advice I hope that's not all they use to treat their fish because imported and/or shipped fish can have other problems as well. It's not uncommon for imported fish to arrive in stores with parasites. Unfortunately, not all stores properly treat and quarantine their fish before putting them out to sell.

Here's an article on the worms here on the forum: How To Get Rid Of Camallanus/nematode Worms Important | Freshwater Fish Disease 41023
Have you noticed any of the other symptoms?

No just the white feces and brownish worm thing coming out of one fish. I thought he was fat but I guess he is bloated and instead of him not eating he is like super hungry. I'm not quite positive its camallus or not but it seems the most likely from the symptoms.

No just the white feces and brownish worm thing coming out of one fish. I thought he was fat but I guess he is bloated and instead of him not eating he is like super hungry. I'm not quite positive its camallus or not but it seems the most likely from the symptoms.

Here is a picture of him. He was swimming fast so it was hard to get a good picture. He is definitely bigger compared to my other fish though.

 

Red camallanus worms protruding from the anal vent are pretty obvious once they reach that stage. Based on your description I wouldn't be sure of that diagnosis.

Take everything you're told at Petco, Petsmart, etc., with a grain of salt and independently verify the information. CheshireKat is correct that levamisole is the standard protocol for camallanus worms.

Guppies always act like they're starving. They're cute little beggars. That's normal.

Some pictures of the things you think are worms would be helpful.