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I was happy to locate a pair of mocha storm clowns today.
Unfortunately, while temp acclimating, I noticed stringy white poop on the female.
Internal parasites, right?
I have them in a separate tank right now and would like to know the best treatment plan.
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Most likely intestinal worms or internal parasites. Best course of action would be to food soak API General Cure which treats both:

My recipe for food soaking dewormers can be found below:

Using a shot glass:
1 scoop (~ 1/8 teaspoon) of medication (Metroplex or General Cure)
1-2 scoops Seachem Focus (makes it reef safe + binds the medication)
1 Tbsp food (preferably pellets or frozen food)
A pinch of Epsom salt to help expel dead worms/parasites
A few drops of saltwater or fish vitamins
Stir until a medicated food slurry has been achieved.
Feed after soaking for 30 mins.
Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers for future use.
You can feed this mix 1-2 times per day. Not recommend to exceed 2 feedings per day with medicated food.
Feed daily for 2-3 weeks, or until poop returns to a solid brown or green color (no white).
 
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Most likely intestinal worms or internal parasites. Best course of action would be to food soak API General Cure which treats both:

My recipe for food soaking dewormers can be found below:

Using a shot glass:
1 scoop (~ 1/8 teaspoon) of medication (Metroplex or General Cure)
1-2 scoops Seachem Focus (makes it reef safe + binds the medication)
1 Tbsp food (preferably pellets or frozen food)
A pinch of Epsom salt to help expel dead worms/parasites
A few drops of saltwater or fish vitamins
Stir until a medicated food slurry has been achieved.
Feed after soaking for 30 mins.
Refrigerate or freeze any leftovers for future use.
You can feed this mix 1-2 times per day. Not recommend to exceed 2 feedings per day with medicated food.
Feed daily for 2-3 weeks, or until poop returns to a solid brown or green color (no white).
Thank you very much! :You_Rock_Emoticon:
 
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