Pintail question

[Srt4eric]

Yesterday my pintail was just hanging out in a corner of the tank all day. I thought it was kind of weird because he is usually super active and swims all over the tank. Today he is hiding in a rock. I havent notice anyone bullying anyone. He does come out for food but once he's done eating he goes right back. Should I be concerned?

 

[svreef]

As long as they’re eating normally I wouldn’t worry too much. You can inspect her for any signs of disease to see if something is wrong. Also, see what her poop looks like and whether she’s breathing normally.

 

[Wlachnit]

Any livestock additions lately? What is your current stocking list?

 

[Srt4eric]

Any livestock additions lately? What is your current stocking list?

The pintail was my last addition. I added him and a mandarin on November 29th. I have two pajama cardinals, two clowns, and a leopard wrasse.

 

[Srt4eric]

As long as they’re eating normally I wouldn’t worry too much. You can inspect her for any signs of disease to see if something is wrong. Also, see what her poop looks like and whether she’s breathing normally.

Second I drop food in he comes right out. Also seems to be breathing fine.

 

[Wlachnit]

I concur with @svreef

 

[Srt4eric]

He just happened to start acting weird when I found those rusted out magnets. I added poly filter right away and what ever seachems version of the stuff is call too. I think seeing that rust freaked me out more than it bothered anyone or anything in my tank.

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

I agree, if the fish is eating then there’s definitely no real cause for alarm. Is it’s poop normal and not all white/stringy?

 

[Srt4eric]

I agree, if the fish is eating then there’s definitely no real cause for alarm. Is it’s poop normal and not all white/stringy?

I havent seen it poop. I'll keep my eye out for it. You know now that you mention it, I dont think I've ever seen any of these fish poop.

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

I havent seen it poop. I'll keep my eye out for it. You know now that you mention it, I dont think I've ever seen any of these fish poop.

I study the deposits of all my fish, can get a good overall view of health kinda just like humans. I started doing this with wrasses in particular since white stringy poop is no good.

 

[Edgar Sandoval]

I recommend treating all new wrasses
With prazi for internal parasites


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[Srt4eric]

I study the deposits of all my fish, can get a good overall view of health kinda just like humans. I started doing this with wrasses in particular since white stringy poop is no good.

If I do see white stringy poop what should I do?

 

[Adit0]

If I do see white stringy poop what should I do?

gotta feed food medicated with focus + metroplex. Iirc prazi isn't super effective for internal parasites

 

[Srt4eric]

I just ordered some. Thanks.

 

[Jonathan Chia]

My pintail used to swim out in the open, but it got startled once and jumped up and hit the cover...Since then, its been doing what yours has been doing and just hides and only comes out to eat