Black molly poop issues
Black molly poop issues
My Black Molly has been pooping weirdly long strands, almost like white threads. Tank is a 20 gallon, parameters are 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Temp is 78F, and I feed them flakes twice a day. Anyone seen this before?
Re: Black molly poop issues
I've noticed something similar with my Mollies. What kind of substrate do you have? Mine's gravel, and I wonder if that's part of it.
Re: Black molly poop issues
White, stringy poop can be a sign of internal parasites. Have you treated the tank with anything lately? I'd recommend PraziPro if you haven't already tried it. Also, how often do you do water changes?
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trailblazer - Posts: 10
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Re: Black molly poop issues
Yeah, that sounds sketchy. I had a similar vibe with my Guppies last year. Turned out to be worms. I cut back on feeding for a couple days and dosed with General Cure, and they chilled out. Maybe try that?
Re: Black molly poop issues
Stringy white poop is often a parasitic issue, as others have said. I'd quarantine the affected Molly if possible. Also, what's your water change routine? Consistency there can help prevent stress, which weakens their immune system.
Re: Black molly poop issues
My Mollies had the same thing, dude. I switched to sinking pellets instead of flakes, and it kinda helped. Maybe the flakes were messing with their guts. Worth a shot.
Re: Black molly poop issues
PraziPro worked for me too. Also, how old is your Molly? Older fish sometimes have digestion issues.