oscarman2003 Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 26, 2008 482 1 0 Baltimore Apr 17, 2013 #1 can some one tell me what this is and and how to cure it
D decoy50 Polypterus MFK Member Jan 25, 2012 1,136 116 96 VA Apr 17, 2013 #2 W/o any other info, looks like hex to me. Long stringy white poop? You will need to raise the temp in your tank, 88-90 and treat with metro. Is this fish a new arrival? Thats typically the only time I've gotten hex in my tanks. Stress from shipping is rough.
W/o any other info, looks like hex to me. Long stringy white poop? You will need to raise the temp in your tank, 88-90 and treat with metro. Is this fish a new arrival? Thats typically the only time I've gotten hex in my tanks. Stress from shipping is rough.
E EBJDguy Feeder Fish MFK Member Dec 3, 2012 241 0 0 New Castle, DE Apr 17, 2013 #3 I agree, your fish seems to have a parasite, quite possibly hex. Outside of just raising the temp, use 3% magnesium sulfate dip for the food to kill the parasite.
I agree, your fish seems to have a parasite, quite possibly hex. Outside of just raising the temp, use 3% magnesium sulfate dip for the food to kill the parasite.