Festae health...should i be concerned?

[twhittle]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

I picked up this 11 inch festae yesterday. I noticed his belly is a little sunken, not bad though. He is swimming and acting normal, but not eating. I took a picture of his poop as well. Should I be concerned yet in regard to a parasite? If so and he won't eat, how should I treat him? He is currently housed by himself in a 54 gallon quarantine tank before he goes to my 220.

 

[kno4te]

Poop doesn’t look white and stringy yet. It could be the early stages. I’d start feeding some hex shield and mix with garlic or bloodworm juice.

 

[twhittle]

Poop doesn’t look white and stringy yet. It could be the early stages. I’d start feeding some hex shield and mix with garlic or bloodworm juice.

Thank you.

 

[BIG-G]

What have you offered? Do you have any history on him?
Any idea of what he was eating before?
How long have you had him? Could just need some time.
I would still run the treatment suggested just to be safe and it’s easier to treat now anyway since he is in quarantine.