Internal parasites

dwwataz

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Alright, I've had my onyx perc Oprah Finfrey and true perc Dr. Gil for a few months now. Upon opening their shipping bags, say February, they went to a 10g QT. While in QT, they went through a 4 week period of cupramine for suspected ich on Dr. Gil. During copper treatment I noticed recurring stringy white poo. First thought was maybe too much mysis, though they only get fed mysis(still) twice a week. After copper I decided to treat with prazipro that I have on hand. Instead of doing the recommended 1-2 weeks I did 3. Everything seemed ok for the remainder of QT.

I added them to DT back in April and had still noticed on and off stringy poo from both clowns, but none from any of their tank mates. I'm on week 3 of focus/metroplex and as of the other day, I'm still seeing some stringy poo from Oprah Finfrey. I'm kinda at a loss. Copper, prazipro, metro, and still have the poo issue. Both fish are fat, both fish eagerly greet me at the surface of the tank to eat anything I give them, and neither display any signs of stress. They bounce between their 4 btas and lta throughout the day.

If this is a parasite, though I'd think at least one other fish in the tank would have showed signs by now, what is my next step?

Thank you!
-Dave
 
So.. the prazirpo takes should care of parasites(worms) so you are left with possible bacteria or dinoflagellate infections.

you've used metronidazole, via metroplex, which usually works on dinoflagellate infections, you could try minocycline which is a broad spectrum antiobitic, (it's the active ingredient in Maracyn two).

If you still have a problem after that maybe a full diet run down with what you are feeding/dosing... but I expect that should clear it up.
 
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