uh oh

[gaya]

well I don't know if this is an emergency but....
yesterday I moved my guppies and platties into a 29g. Now my female platty is hiding and I saw some stringy poop. I hate adding meds and if it's bacterial it's not a good idea to raise the temp. What should i do? Could salt help? though plants don't like salt either.

 

[The-Wolf]

Stringy poo is normally a sign of over feeding.
as long as it is poo its ok, however if it is a worm then you have a big problem.

 

[Angry_Platy]

Stringy poo is normally a sign of over feeding.
as long as it is poo its ok, however if it is a worm then you have a big problem.

She isn't pregnant is she? My platies tend to pass stringy stuff just before they give birth!!

 

[gaya]

She may be pregant. I have a hard time telling with platties. She does eat well and try not to over feed them. I was hoping that it may be a pregancy thing

 

[Fishy Fishy Man]

Must be a platy thing

Mine had a completely unexpected pregnancy. I keep a close eye on them now

Mine also passed stringy waste at the time.

 

[gaya]

My platty has been coming out more today Maybe between the move and her possible pregnancy she got freaked out and needed some alone time.

 

[CathyG]

Stringy poo can also be a sign of constipation Cut back on the bloodworm and other high protein stuff for a few days, and feed her some fresh veg (crushed shelled peas are good )

 

[gaya]

Stringy poo can also be a sign of constipation Cut back on the bloodworm and other high protein stuff for a few days, and feed her some fresh veg (crushed shelled peas are good )

good idea! I haven't given these guys any peas in about a month and spaced it.
thanks!