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Patr1ck
07-15-2009, 06:04 AM
What causes a discus' poo to look like a yellow string about 1" long?

Thanks,
Pat
Ardan
07-15-2009, 06:33 AM
This could be capillaria or an internal bacterial infection.

If I see this I look at it under the microscope to look for capillaria.

hth
Ardan
Eddie
07-15-2009, 07:23 AM
Hey Pat, has the fish been eating?


Eddie
Patr1ck
07-15-2009, 01:35 PM
Hey Pat, has the fish been eating?


Eddie

I havent seen him but he doesnt seem to be losing weight, so I guessing he must be.

Pat
Chad Hughes
07-15-2009, 01:59 PM
What has the fish been eating? Diet pretty much reflects in th poo!

Best wishes!
Patr1ck
07-15-2009, 02:25 PM
What has the fish been eating? Diet pretty much reflects in th poo!

Best wishes!

He's been fed color bits, brine shrimp and blood worms. His poo is not normal for these types of food.

Pat
Chad Hughes
07-15-2009, 02:38 PM
I agree...
Eddie
07-15-2009, 06:34 PM
Pat, if the has not been eating, the poo can look as you described. So if you have not seen him eat, he probably hasn't been. You can't just toss some food in the tank and watch him eat something:confused:


Eddie
Ardan
07-15-2009, 06:35 PM
levamisole treatment will clear capillaria, then if it persists use kanamyacin.

hth
Ardan