Calling all fish Doc's

[Bob I]

Originally Posted by christyf5

How long has it been since you (or someone while you were away) saw him eat?? If it has been awhile the fish could possibly be sloughing off parts of its intestine which come out as a thin white trail that can sometimes look worm-ish. I would doubt that he could develop a problem with worms if you have had him 2+ years. You would have had to introduce it into the tank as a food item.


Christy

I bow to your superior knowledge and education in the field, without being in any way snide. I am just curious as to why a fish would slough off his intestine.