Question about my Chocolate Cichlid

[FINWIN]

Have you tested your water?

No

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.

Bobo has recovered from Ick, scrapes, etc. I was going to return him to the main tank. This morning I noticed a long skinny poop. It was several inches long that was thick at the end (Like it came out thick then went skinny). The poop is all brown. He's been in the hospital tub for over two weeks and hasn't eaten much if anything as far as I can tell. Stress? I was planning to put him back in the main tank. Other than not eating he's acting normally.

He's currently in a hospital tub, 18 gallons. Had a water change yesterday.

 

[kno4te]

Stress and meds. If it’s not clear and stringy then no need to treat. Even though the caliber has changed. I try to get it to eat before moving. Another move and it could stop eating all together.

 

[FINWIN]

Stress and meds. If it’s not clear and stringy then no need to treat. Even though the caliber has changed. I try to get it to eat before moving. Another move and it could stop eating all together.

Ok thanks...I was hoping he'd come around eating but nothing tempts him not even his favorite foods in garlic. He swims around normally then tucks up in the plants. He's under dim lighting with a loose lid.