Tiger Oscar "problem"

[spooty85]

Hello. I'm having a problem with my otherwise very healthy Tiger Oscar. Lately our little guy, Steve has been having a weird problem. He seems to have some sort of red ball protruding from his backside, and I cant figure out what it could be. It almost looks as if he is pooping out his insides
It doesn't seem to bother him at all but I am very worried. I don't know how to explain what it looks like other than a ball of bloodworms, maybe? He doesn't have any change in eating, attitude, pooping, etc. Does anyone know what this could be? Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[Alm0stAwesome]

Could you post a picture?

 

[spooty85]

Unfortunately with the tablet I'm on, I cannot...

 

[Alm0stAwesome]

mmmm try and find a picture on the internet that looks like it? It's just that it does really help the members on here help

 

[spooty85]

I haven't been able to find anything even remotely similar. I will try to find a way to take a picture though.

 

[spooty85]

Turns out it was a worm parasite. I have a treatment to use over the next nine days. When I figure it out I will start posting pictures. Hopefully it works out. He is a tough fish. He already recovered from an Ick outbreak that killed three of his tank mates. As for the parasite, I have not found out how it was introduced into the tank.

 

[Dieses Madchen]

How big is the tank that he is in and the water params? I only ask because a lot of fish disease could be due to poor conditions

 

[spooty85]

45 gal tank. Good filtration. We always treat our water, and do water changes. Heat always between 78 and 82 degrees. He does share it with three red bellied piranhas. I know the tank isn't big enough for them when they grow but they are all very young still. They have a few caves for shelter but oddly they get along and share one cave. When they grow I know they will need separate/ bigger tanks but for now they are all very happy.