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Fluke Tabs: Mebendazole (a dewormer, also used in
humans to treat pinworms) and Trichlorfon (an
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Goldfish with internal parasites -- 1/22/10
Good morning:
<Hello,>
I am currently treating my fancy goldfish for intestinal parasites
using Jungle anti-parasite medicated food (which contains both
Metronidazole and Praziquantel). I have just completed the first
three-day course of the medication but my fish is still extremely
constipated, with very thin, clear, trailing feces.
<If the faeces are essentially brown, this is more likely
constipation. If the faeces are transparent, then that tends to imply
irritation of the gut wall, typically by internal protozoan
parasites.>
Initially, the feces looked to contain tiny white dots (perhaps eggs?)
but I do not currently have access to a microscope to confirm this
observation.
<I see. Well, at least some parasites do produce white infective
stages that emerge in the faeces to be then taken in by another animal
elsewhere.>
He had a mashed pea and a small amount of broccoli this evening but it
has not helped his condition. I am wondering if I should be using a
stronger concentration of Metronidazole. The Jungle products do not
list ingredients on the container so I am not certain what strength I
am currently feeding but I believe it is quite mild.
<Do read here:
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/metranidazole.htm
Recommended doses are listed.>
This problem has persisted since I purchased the fish in December. The
peas occasionally assist his condition but it always returns. I have an
API product that contains both Metronidazole and Prazi in powder form
(to be added directly to the water) but I am not sure if this form of
delivery is as effective as the medicated food.
<Medicated food better.>
I do have another three courses to go with the Jungle product, but
would like to resolve this problem in the fastest and safest way
possible. My water parameters are currently reading ammonia: 0 nitrites
0 and nitrates 10. The fish has a tank-mate who has not exhibited any
unusual symptoms.
Both fish are eating well. Would you advise continuing with the Jungle
treatment (I have another three weeks remaining to complete the
recommended dosage) or is there a more effective product I might
try?
Thank you for your advice!
Gina
<Cheers, Neale.>
Help with a worm issue please
8/22/09
My Husband went home today and found our Goldfish dead. There was a
worm that was working it's way out from inside of the gill. It was
as wide as a pencil eraser, It was white with reddish orange, maybe an
inch long but it was coming out of the gill and then going back into
the fish through his side. VERY nasty!!! What is this? I have 3 other
fish in the tank. A catfish and 2 black goldfish. Do you think they are
infected???
<Possibly. You will need to use a proprietary anti-Helminth
medication since there's a chance the other fish are carrying worms
as well.
Medications that contain Levamisole, Piperazine and Praziquantel are
often recommended, but they don't work reliably, so if you can, use
medications with Fenbendazole or Flubendazole instead. Do also be aware
that some crustacean parasites, such as Anchor Worms and Gill Lice can
look worm-like at first glance, and nothing you have said here helps me
identify the problem either way, so you should use a search engine of
your choice to find photos of these, and then act accordingly, since
different medications will be required. Do be aware that some
medications can be toxic to catfish, and do also remember that
parasites often become problematic only when the fish are stressed, so
review environmental conditions. Three Goldfish would need 40 gallons
or more, and big catfish, such as "Plecs" (usually
Pterygoplichthys species) can't be kept safely in tanks less than
55 gallons in size. So if you have a small tank, less than 55 gallons,
poor
environmental conditions could easily be part of the problem. Cheers,
Neale.>
What is best treatment for flukes in goldfish?
3/26/08 Hello, I was wondering what your recommendations are for
treating body flukes in goldfish at least I think that's what they
are. I have noticed from time to time that my goldfish will quickly rub
themselves on aquarium decorations. <This could be a variety of
things, not just flukes. Whitespot/Ick often manifests itself as
scratching behaviour. Rapid changes in pH will also cause this
behaviour. So you need to be a bit more open minded, or at least look
for other symptoms that might pin down the problem> At one time I
put in Live Bearer by Aquarium Products and that seemed to stop their
behavior, but unfortunately I can't find it anymore in the local
pet stores. <Do see here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/gldfshdisease.htm
> I mainly want something that I can use as a preventative and not
have to take out the carbon in my filter, etc. <Treating with a
"preventative" is counter productive, and says more about how
we sometimes view healthcare than what is actually useful. Most
medications cause some degree of stress or harm to fish, and in some
cases some fish simply get killed by them (loaches and copper-based
medication is the classic example). So you need to use medications only
when absolutely necessary. Instead focus on REAL preventative medicine,
i.e., quarantining new livestock, providing a balanced diet, and
ensuring good water quality. As for removing carbon, you need to
replace carbon every month for it to do any good, so removing it for
treatment purposes shouldn't be a chore. I don't feel that
carbon serves ANY useful purpose in a freshwater tank; 50% weekly water
changes will do a much better job of removing those pesky dissolved
organics, and will also keep the nitrate down and prevent pH swings!
Just say NO to carbon!> Thanks Sharon <Cheers, Neale.>
Goldfish Help Please, She's "The Bee's Knees"
(With "Graphics") Hi, I have a rather large goldfish in a
39 gallon bow front tank, double filters, flow type, hang on side. As
well as bubble maker. Fresh water. No Fresh plants. Goldie used to eat
them or dislodge them. She likes her tank her way.. {:-) First, She is
a rescue from an outside pond that puppy discovered and made holes.
{:-) She is a common feeder goldfish. I guess a comet. She is listless,
Sitting in one spot in bottom. Fins tucked in. She isn't eating
very much. Was fine two days ago. She looks to the naked eye, ok.
However, I found these worms things clinging to the filter material in
one of the filters. One of the worm things is segmented and black or
dark brown about this long > --- < It was alive and moving. The
other is like a bug looking thing. It has a head and a body about the
same dark color. It is about this long > _ < I Feed pond
pellets and flakes with dried shrimp pieces. No heater. Clean filters
weekly and there is no top (do have multi spectrum light) on this tank
so water evaporates and is added to almost daily. Use Tap water after
sitting out for 24 hours. No odors coming from tank. She also
poops, huge poops that are the length of tank, but in the last few days
small thin poops. I don't know what else to add. She is about 6
years old maybe 7 years old. No problems till now. What are these
filter animals? < Pond fish pick up all kinds of things from being
outdoors. I would guess a plant leech and maybe a fish louse.> Do I
need to and how do I get rid of them? < Fluke-tabs will get rid of
both of them.> They don't cling to her. I don't see any
injuries or strange marks on her. NO Ich or velvet.. Is tank too small
? < As long as the filter is moving at least three times the tank
volume per hour and the nitrates don't exceed 25 ppm then it should
be fine.> Should I put her back in pond.? < Sure if you want to
but not while she is ill.> It has been refilled and more fish added
and been healthy for several months. I am afraid to spread these worm -
bug thingies and her problem.. I would be most grateful for any advice
you could give. Please help me rescue Goldie one more time. She is the
bee's knees in goldfish world. Bright and inquisitive and funny.
She is alone in tank. I have a 65 gallon tank with 13 inch black
shark (Blackie) 6 catfish and a Pleco and 2 silver dollars. No problems
there. Thanks in advance and God bless, Jan < The bug things are
easy to cure. I would only feed her enough food so that all of it is
gone in two minutes once each day. If she has an internal bacterial
infection and she begins to bloat then I would recommend a 30% water
change while vacuuming the gravel. Clean the filter and treat with
Metronidazole.-Chuck>
There is a very safe treatment for flukes <Ananda here
today...> Flukes are easily and safely treated with the dog worming
medication: Droncit. <With a bit of research, I found
that Droncit is also known as Praziquantel. It is prescribed as a
tapeworm medication for both dogs and cats.> Treatment on day 1 and
day three or four, successfully kills flukes in
Goldfish. See Dr. Erik Johnson's book, Fancy Goldfish
for precise dosages. Best wishes, Goldfish geek <Thank you for the
heads-up on this book. I took a look at the book previews and it
appears to be a very good book to have, even if you don't keep
goldfish. --Ananda>
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