Clownfish occasional white poop-should I worry?

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  1. George9

    George9 Bristle Worm

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    Hi
    I have a pair of ocellaris clownfish, one of them the stubby variety. The regular ocellaris has been with me since June of 2013, I've had the stubby clown since October 2013, but they have only been living together since January of 2014. I'll notice that occasionally they will have white poop. Other times they won't. Today was the first time I ever saw my regular ocellaris have white poop, but the stubby one will have it every few weeks or so.

    They both eat like pigs and show no signs of stress, they are active and always have been. I'm just wondering if I should worry about the occasional white poop or if I should just ignore it.

    Their diet is 100% pellets. Varies from NLS to formula one and two

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    Think about treating with Praziquantel for intestinal parasites.
     
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    Before I start any treatment, is it possible that white poop is from constipation and or over eating? It's been about a month since I've seen it last, and I'm wondering if it's from me feeding them too many pellets, because when they have the white poop, they get it at the same time
     
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    You should probably error on the side of caution. Intestinal parasite are quite common but often the fish is asymptomatic.
     
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    well that sucks :( Is there an in tank treatment to deworm the fish?
     
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    Oh also, are my other fish at risk for this too?
     
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    Yes I imagine so. If people realized how many parasites are living on and in their fish and inverts they would probably quit the hobby.;D