Tropheus problem

[cu0ngsayz]

I had 3 fish act like this what's wrong? Doesn't seem like bloat my water param is in line.

[cu0ngsayz]

I notice they have white stringy poop also. I dont wanna catch them out anymore cause that might stress the other fish. I just treated the whole tank with metro also.

[SunnyHouTX]

Looks like bloat. Might be aggression related. Or could be another internal parasite.

Are you treating them right now?

[SunnyHouTX]

Missed your post.

[cu0ngsayz]

Treatin with metro. Should I treat with other med

[SunnyHouTX]

How many are in there and what size are they?

[cu0ngsayz]

Size is juvi to adult. Biggest male is like 4-5in. It's just the juvi having the problem

[cu0ngsayz]

There's around 80 tropheus

[SunnyHouTX]

Par for the course. Treat and put them back. Might wanna reduce the number of features in the tank if this is a long standing issue. Less territories to fight over.

[SunnyHouTX]

Metro should take care of it with the proper dosage and also lights out and let them be undisturbed to reduce stress while they recover.

[eklikewhoa]

The vid almost looks normal, what am I not seeing?

Is the poop thread like stringy or clear opaque jelly stringy?

[cu0ngsayz]

It's clear poop.. I lost 3 within like 3 days

[cu0ngsayz]

Also stop feeding for about 2 days now

[cu0ngsayz]

Water temp is right around 83-84

[SunnyHouTX]

Keep temps around 78 - 80 in the main tank. Higher temps get them cranked up pretty tight.