first question: is there ever a time where clear poop / stringy off white poop is NOT a parasite?
How can I make sure it is a parasite before treating?
A little background.. Had this fish for almost 5 months, he is strong, eats very good, very active, great color and putting on good size. Tank is 75g and he has a small school of petricola as tank mates. Temp is 77, water changes weekly over 60% and nitrates peak at 10, never more. Normally he is fed twice a day in the morning and night.
When i am feeding him normally (never skipping a feeding) his poops are always great. I notice weird poop if I go a day or two without feeding. I read this is good to do once in a while (i do this every 3-4 weeks or every other month. just randomly.
The poop looks clearing but its hard to describe. I can try and get a picture if i stop feeding and it happens again. If this was a parasite, wouldn't the poop always be off? and not only when i skip feedings?
Any chance this is normal?
I obviously don't want to medicate if I don't need too but I also would rather take care of any issues while he is eating amazingly and looks healthy.
I don't have any experience with parasites and fish so I am lost. I heard prazipro is pretty harmless and can be used as a preventative, any thoughts on this?
How can I make sure it is a parasite before treating?
A little background.. Had this fish for almost 5 months, he is strong, eats very good, very active, great color and putting on good size. Tank is 75g and he has a small school of petricola as tank mates. Temp is 77, water changes weekly over 60% and nitrates peak at 10, never more. Normally he is fed twice a day in the morning and night.
When i am feeding him normally (never skipping a feeding) his poops are always great. I notice weird poop if I go a day or two without feeding. I read this is good to do once in a while (i do this every 3-4 weeks or every other month. just randomly.
The poop looks clearing but its hard to describe. I can try and get a picture if i stop feeding and it happens again. If this was a parasite, wouldn't the poop always be off? and not only when i skip feedings?
Any chance this is normal?
I obviously don't want to medicate if I don't need too but I also would rather take care of any issues while he is eating amazingly and looks healthy.
I don't have any experience with parasites and fish so I am lost. I heard prazipro is pretty harmless and can be used as a preventative, any thoughts on this?
