Fish Fecal Disorders
Symptoms
Cause
Treatment and Links
A). The vent or anal area is inflamed, and feces are often slimey
The feces contain small, thin worms. This is the larvae of livebearing nematodes
Treat with:
Paracide-D.
B). The vent does not appear to be inflamed, but no fecal matter can be expressed completely, and is dragged around like a long slimey string
The intestines are affected with either: a). Bacteria b). Flagellates c). Worms. Make a fecal mount to determine the problem
a). Treat with:
Doxycycline b).
Metronidazole
c). =
Paracide-D
C). Fecal droppings are white or yellow, and slimy
Your fish is probably affected with intestinal flagellates. Nematodes can be the secondary cause
Treat with
Metronidazole -or-
Paracide-D.
D). When the fish remain stationary, red or brown worms hang out of the anus looking like a pom-pom
The fish is affected by Camallanus worms, which bear live larvae
Treat with:
Paracide-D in the food and De-Los in the water.
E). Whitish, flat, elongated segments are seen coming from the anus. Or in fecal matter, several segments
Your fish are affected with a Tape Worm
Mix up some frozen food with
Paracide-D and feed to the fish for 3-5 days.
F). The feces is long, white and stringy. The feces contain elongated eggs with champagne-cork-like covers
Your fish are affected with Capillaria Worm Larvae
Treat with:
Paracide-D.
G). The fish is bloated up, has a reduced appetite and also has clear to white feces
Your fish is affected with Hexamita. Very common in Discus and African Cichlids. This is referred to as "Malawi Bloat"
Make a medicated frozen food with
Metronidazole. Use 1/4 tsp. per 4 oz. of food. Feed to the fish once a day for 10 days. Or try treating the water with
Parinox
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