Need Help...Black Cucumber

[hounddog01]

My Black Cucumber has some white stuff coming out of his head. I have heard this is not good for your tank. Any advise is greatly appriciated.

The only thing I did today was switch lighting to MH and they were only on 3 hours tonight. I have had him for 2 years without any problems.

 

[musty baby]

White solid stuff, or white liquid stuff, or white stringy stuff... need to be more specific. If you've never had any trouble with him and it's liquid or semi-liquid I'd maybe look into whether it is spawning or not? I don't know cucumbers, but do know that you need to be more specific.

 

[ophiuroid]

Basically, if your fish are still alive, then I personally wouldn't worry too much. Maybe run carbon and do a water change, but without further pictures...it is hard to say.

FWIW the cuverian tubules that are ejected as a defensive measure (and which are toxic) do not come out the mouth but rather the anus.

 

[hounddog01]

Thank you for your help. It was white stringy stuff. It was released arround the head from what looks like a small tube. It would come out and the stop and then more would come out. i did a water change. I will add some carbon and let it run. Everything looks good.