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HELP - Discus with white stringy poop

This is a discussion on HELP - Discus with white stringy poop within the Hospital Section forums, part of the Aquarium Related Chat category; I know it is not something good. Had this discus for problem 3 months now and was treated with Kisuri ...

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    Default HELP - Discus with white stringy poop

    I know it is not something good.

    Had this discus for problem 3 months now and was treated with Kisuri then a couple of time. Was doing very well.

    Is it stress from tank disturbance or is it something contagious? Any recommendation for treatment? Also seen this is a couple other discus.

    Thanks,
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    That kind of looks segmented like a tapeworm. If it is a tapeworm you can treat with Prazipro. If it is white poop then you would need to look at a sample under a microscope to determine exactly what is going on. The most likely candidates are round worms (capillaria and friends) or protozoans (hexamita and friends). Each requires a different treatment. I find levamisole is best for round worms and metronidazole is best for protozoans.

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    Default HELP - Discus with white stringy poop

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    Bulbous end. I'd say tapeworm.

 

 

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