This is kinds gross, but what does it mean when pet fish have that long strand of poop hanging off them? I know it has something to do with their environment but I can't remember. Thanks!
2006-09-26 10:18:05 · 21 answers · asked by breaners 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Generally it's a sign of over feeding if they all have it. Also many fish stores use a food high in bulk fiber. Which causes a similar effect as in humans. Remember that a fair number of fish are carnivores, and can't digest plant matter very well. (Example betta.)
2006-09-26 12:28:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just pooping, sometimes you have a big meal sometimes you have a small meal. I'm assuming you're providing big meals I would suggest feeding your fish a bit less and see what that does to their poop. Less poop coming out means less in the tank for your filter & bacteria to break down.
2006-09-26 10:49:17 · answer #2 · answered by LoCarb 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is very common for both Plecos and Goldfish/Guppies to get fecal tails. It just means they have eaten a lot, and eaten well.
Congrats! You have been doing a good job as a hobbyist!
2006-09-26 14:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by sly2kusa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe since there is no gravity or something the fish poop just sort of floats and until they are done and shake it off
man that is kinda gross!
2006-09-26 12:25:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With regards to goldfish it can mean that the fish is contipated if it trails after them for too long.
http://www.petlibrary.com/goldfish/consti.html
Give it less food, or more variety
2006-09-26 12:20:27 · answer #5 · answered by Just me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really isnt a big deal. Usually, It'll just break off when it's good and ready. You might want to feed them less.
2006-09-26 13:20:24 · answer #6 · answered by JustJake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe the bacteria in the filter is not breaking the poop down
2006-09-26 10:20:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes this can indicate internal parasites. Often difficult to treat, especially if the fish isn't eating.
2006-09-26 11:35:43 · answer #8 · answered by Cichlid 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means your fish isn't moving around enough to shake it off, chase it with something and give it some excercise!! ?:)~~~
2006-09-26 11:06:33 · answer #9 · answered by PaPa Norm 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is just poop. It will fall away.
2006-09-26 13:07:47 · answer #10 · answered by Jennifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋