white stringy poo can also be a sx of internal bacterial infection.
there are a host of internal parasite that affect fish. in the last few years two in particular have had drastic affects on Angels.
Camallanus and capillaria. both are round worms Camallanus can be visible while capillaria are much smaller and less visible.
effective meds for these are fenbendazole and levamisole(hcl)
if you use levamisole you will need to retreat the tank in 2-3 weeks after signs of parasite are gone.
also parasitic protozoa may be playing a role. these are effectively treated with metronidazole(antibiotic, some tiny protozoa are effectively treated with antibiotics). jungle labs parasite clear contains this as well as acriflavin and prazi.
however, IME parasite infestation take quite a bit of time to kill fish.
healthy angels can live for weeks after Sx occur. (usually they stop eating)
camallanus are visble and may be seen protruding from the anus(I see it more at night or in a dark tank)
there are a host of internal parasite that affect fish. in the last few years two in particular have had drastic affects on Angels.
Camallanus and capillaria. both are round worms Camallanus can be visible while capillaria are much smaller and less visible.
effective meds for these are fenbendazole and levamisole(hcl)
if you use levamisole you will need to retreat the tank in 2-3 weeks after signs of parasite are gone.
also parasitic protozoa may be playing a role. these are effectively treated with metronidazole(antibiotic, some tiny protozoa are effectively treated with antibiotics). jungle labs parasite clear contains this as well as acriflavin and prazi.
however, IME parasite infestation take quite a bit of time to kill fish.
healthy angels can live for weeks after Sx occur. (usually they stop eating)
camallanus are visble and may be seen protruding from the anus(I see it more at night or in a dark tank)
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