White slimy stringy feces?

[Tin Pusher]

Having enough problems with my Red Snakeskin pair but now what do I suck up off the bottom of my other tank (pair of Tangerine Dreams) but a 1 inch long white slimy stringy feces. Cleary I will watch for more of the same but are there any steps to take in the mean time?
Thanks
Signed "Cursed Discus Dude"

[lion]

Hi Tin. I've been into discus for the last six months now (so I've just started) Had the same problem. After I started doing wc everyday ( 20%) and adding salt ( 2 t/s per 100 lt) it all cleared up.

TinPusher,
right now I would follow lion's advise. I would also increase the temp a few degree's and observe their appitites.

If all else fails metro will be your key choice in meds.


HTH
TAKECARE,
CARY GLD!

[Tin Pusher]

Ok thanks.
How long before I consider Metro? Is there a side affect? From what I have read if you catch it early adding Metro to the water will likely work. Whereas later on it has to be force fed by a syringe :-[. My fish are already barely eating so adding it to food will not likely work.
Thanks again
PS another White string found this morning

[Tin Pusher]

lion is 2 t/s tablespoons or teaspoons? I would assume tablespoons but want to make sure.

tablespoons. Do 1 tbs. per 10 gallons to start with, and then maybe go to 2 tbs. per 10 gallons after a while. The salt helps relieve stress.

[Tin Pusher]

Have been WSSF free for 5 days now (knock on wood).
Thanks