Something in Gar Anus? Possible infection?

[Mercury2234]

Greetings,

I have noticed that one of my GARS has something in his anus...not exactly sure what it is; at first I thought it was something big he ate and was having a tough time to flush it out, but this thing is there for 5 days now.

He doesn't seem to be affect by it, he is eating greatly and movements seems normal. I just want to make sure if need to take action before its too late.

Water Parameters perfect, temp at 80; other gar unaffected... Strict diet of frozen food: Tilapia, Shrimp

 

[bahamaqt00]

Is he still able to poop? Or is this thing like blocking it?

 

[likestofish]

Prolapse?

 

[sikoko]

i'd go with a prolapsed rectum

 

[Mercury2234]

Is there a need to medicate? Gars from what I was told aren't very good with meds...I am just putting salt for now...any suggestions?

 

[Spatula]

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139819&highlight=gar+poop

Similiar Thread...

I also had this happen but I can't find my thread. It was there for about 5 days then it slowly broke apart and went away... water change, salt and temp bump.

 

[lilolmedn]

Nice Gar Anus...... sorry couldn't resist

Hope everything comes out ok! Literally

 

[alcohologist]

what i'd be worried about now is another fish nipping those intestines.

 

[m245]

hope everything goes well... rather unsightly to have this thing hanging around.

 

[Jakob]

I had a gar in my anus once, i got an infection. lol
yeah it looks prolapsed.