Fader flowerhorn constipated?

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Vukmir13

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Hello everyone, I recently purchased a 4" ZZ Fader. He (hopefully) shares a 125 gallon w/divider with an 8" RD male. Immediately I noticed white/clear poop so I medicated with Clear. This was my first time administering meds into a fish, however it didn't seem like rocket science. I popped open 1 white and 1 yellow and it was a pretty smooth interaction. 2 days have passed and this morning there was a baby sized normal colored poop! I thought all was well but then I notice that it looks like there's a small piece of white poop trying to get out of its vent, almost like it's constipated. It also does look like he may be a bit bloated, but to be fair, I have been feeding regularly and it's appetite has remained consistent. I was thinking either to feed some peas and/or administer 2 whites and 2 yellows. I ask before I do this because is there a chance of overdose of some sort since it already got 1 of each pill a couple of days ago. Thank you

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Very nice fader. White stringy poop aka HEX is so common of flowerhorns its like asking wow you never had it? That being said what you administered is awesome but might I add you should add epsom salt or soak pellets in it. It will act like a laxative and clear the system out.

That may or may not be a hernia/prolapse but since you said its divided that fish might be a female. add pics of the vent area if you can or have them already.

Keep a pot near the divider.
 
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Super excellent! Thank you for the help. I have a diy divider and I built it so that it fits and looks fairly clean. With that said, I can not fit a pot under the divider for sharing. Which side should I place it on? Also, I'm not certain that the fader is a female. I will get a vent pic to post by tonight, however if it is a female, would it be safe to cut a hole just big enough for the "female" to fit through? Thank you kindly and please stay tuned for photos
 
We have EGGS!!!!! I'm so stoked and I guess Henry is actually a Lupe. Can I cut a hole in the divider?
 
Good day to the group... my fh seems constipated.. what to do? I do wc every 3-4 days with empson salt..thanks.

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