Hi, I have a very small EBJD. He's only 1" and I know these fish are very delicate and easily knocked off by parasites. Now I noticed that sometimes he has stringy feces, in a translucent white color. I know that this is a typical sign of parasites but I have my reasons think it might not be so. For one, he is very active, chasing his reflection around the tank most of the day, always at front of the tank during feeding time and eating very eagerly. Another reason I am wondering if he has parasites is because when I feed him tetra bits only, the poop comes out very solid and bright red. Now when I feed him live earthworms, that's when the stringiness occurs. I do notice the stringiness comes out usually in about the same size as the worms I've fed him so is it possible that its just some undigested worm skins? I notice in my larger fish too when they are fed bloodworms the feces are not so pellet like as some of the bloodworm shell passes through undigested. I know that earthworms can't pass parasites to fish, being terrestrial animals.
The EBJD is house alone in a 30 gallon tank, receives 50% daily water changes and is fed 4 times daily with tetra complete, azoo micro pellets, garlic/spirulina laced foods and live baby earthworms.
Should I treat him for internal parasites just in case? He is an expensive and beautiful fish with a great personality and I want to have him for a long time.
The EBJD is house alone in a 30 gallon tank, receives 50% daily water changes and is fed 4 times daily with tetra complete, azoo micro pellets, garlic/spirulina laced foods and live baby earthworms.
Should I treat him for internal parasites just in case? He is an expensive and beautiful fish with a great personality and I want to have him for a long time.