White “string” poop.

Clownknife863

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I noticed white string like poop from my female flowerhorn. I was wondering if API General Cure could treat this issue?
 

JSpilo

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Is she only pooping clear string? Does it have any solids in it? Is she eating well? Is she swimming around and interactive? What are your water test results: Ph, Ammonia, Nitites, Nitrates?

My guy also poops clear from time to time and then it goes back to a thick reddish brown, the color of the pellets I feed it. Not sure why. Trying to freak me out? It will sometimes poop clear after a water change, or especially during fasting days.

I'd try to keep an eye on her; don't treat if you don't need to. There are tons of threads on here if you do a search on ways to treat.

Good luck! Hopefully it's nothing to worry about.
 

kno4te

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Assuming it’s hexemita then usually requires Epsom salt and metronidazole. Works better when ingested.
 
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