EBA’s

[Byrgal5]

Hello I’m new at keeping fish, just bought som EB acaras and 1 of them isolates and has what I think is poop hanging out or stuck.
mis this normal? The others don’t act or look like this. Please advise.
my name is Byrgal5

 

[dasaltemelosguy]

Does he still eat? I'm no expert and it's hard to say but it looks like she's about to lay eggs to me. Yes, it could be a worm or worse, a prolapse but hopefully, she's just about to lay eggs. To be cautious, I'd treat the tank with Epsom Salts if she's not eating or soaking the food in the same if she eats. It will help her expel parasites if they are indeed that and if not, it won't hurt the fish. 1 tbsp./10 gallons to treat the tank or (better if eating) soaking the food in a 3% Epsom Salt solution. It's a good practice to do regularly anyway as it prevents constipation and helps them expel things that should not be in them.