White stringy poop! Another med question. Eye roll!

[GenF211]

Hi there. I’ve had my 45 gal running for a year. Weekly water changes, no casualties in nine months. One Ember tetra has had white long poop twice this week. I have Prazipro on hand (still pink). All other inhabitants look good. Do you guys think it’s internal parasites? Should I use the Prazi? Or do an extra WC and let it ride a little longer? Any advice would be appreciated. I haven’t added any new fish in six months.

 

[A201]

Occasional stringy poop doesn't always indicate disease or parasites. It's also a symptom of constipation.
You might try varying the diet up a little more. Adding a garlic laced food like New Life Spectrum Thera + A might help straighten things out.
A water change is always a good idea when things appear to be a little wonky.

 

[GenF211]

Thankyou for the advice! I give them NLS Thera + every couple days. I’m glad you recommend this food…validation! I ended up dosing with the the Prazipro and everyone seems good. It could have been constipation. I’ll do a 50% WC tommorow morning, then put a new Purigen in the filter. i will feed less for the next week. do you know if fish can contract internal parasites from frozen Blood worms? It would be the only outside (besides freeze dried or flake/pellet) thing I’ve added to the tank in five months.

 

[A201]

I think you are safe with frozen blood worms. I bet things are going to be just fine.