okay this is a little gross
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natefrog
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okay this is a little gross
I just discovered my H*plosternum eating worms being passed by another fish, (a snakehead). I plan on treating both my feeder tank and the main tank but am concered about appropriate meds that won't harm the bottom feeders in the tank, (unfortunatley I don't have a large enough tank to quarantine the snakehead so I need to treat the whole tank), I have heard that medications for internal parasites can be especially hard on catfish. Is one of the copper sulfate treatments my best option? Any advice would be well received. One note though-please no lectures on the wisdom of placing anything in with a snakehead, i know its risky, but, when he gets larger he will be in a specimen tank. Thanks again!!
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SanDiegoFishes
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- Joined: 08 Apr 2003, 03:22
- Location 1: San Diego, California USA
- Interests: Fish! Corydoras, dwarf plecos, Farlowellas, livebearers,apistogrammas, angelfish,snails, plants,rainbows, and pretty much everything else!
Nate,
You can buy a very good worming food online from Florida Guppies plus, he has it in 8 oz and 1 pound bags.
You can email Luis atat luis@flguppiesplus.com, or Web Page at: FLORIDA GUPPIESPLUS.com
This food will not harm corys, plecos, sensitive fish, or plants, I know, I have used it
Tell him "Woodle" sent yah, he will know what food you need
Best, Barb
Here is info on the food:
DE-WORM FLAKE (ALBENDAZOLE)
A great flake for the treatment of Cappilaria, internal parasites and some types of tapeworm. This medication is used by exportes to treat wild angels and discus. Feed this flake exclusively for 7-10 days, 2-3 times daily for best results
INGREDIENTS: ACTIVE INGREDIENT, ALBENDAZOLE, Fish Meal, Shrimp, Meal, Soy Flour, Beef Heart, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Lecithin, Corn Startch, Spirulina, Vitamin A, D3 Supplement, Vitamin E, Vitamin B-12, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, vitamin K, Anise Oil, Vitamin K, Anise Oil, vitamin C, Zinc, Calcium, Natural and Artificial Colors, and TBHQ (Preservative).
You can buy a very good worming food online from Florida Guppies plus, he has it in 8 oz and 1 pound bags.
You can email Luis atat luis@flguppiesplus.com, or Web Page at: FLORIDA GUPPIESPLUS.com
This food will not harm corys, plecos, sensitive fish, or plants, I know, I have used it
Tell him "Woodle" sent yah, he will know what food you need
Best, Barb
Here is info on the food:
DE-WORM FLAKE (ALBENDAZOLE)
A great flake for the treatment of Cappilaria, internal parasites and some types of tapeworm. This medication is used by exportes to treat wild angels and discus. Feed this flake exclusively for 7-10 days, 2-3 times daily for best results
INGREDIENTS: ACTIVE INGREDIENT, ALBENDAZOLE, Fish Meal, Shrimp, Meal, Soy Flour, Beef Heart, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Lecithin, Corn Startch, Spirulina, Vitamin A, D3 Supplement, Vitamin E, Vitamin B-12, Niacin, Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, vitamin K, Anise Oil, Vitamin K, Anise Oil, vitamin C, Zinc, Calcium, Natural and Artificial Colors, and TBHQ (Preservative).
I currently have 25+ tanks, ranging in size from 10 gallons to 240 gallons. Also, 6 above ground ponds outside. Raise many species of fish, including corydoras, farlowella's, L number plecos, bushynoses, etc. Catfish RULE!!
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SanDiegoFishes
- Posts: 77
- Joined: 08 Apr 2003, 03:22
- Location 1: San Diego, California USA
- Interests: Fish! Corydoras, dwarf plecos, Farlowellas, livebearers,apistogrammas, angelfish,snails, plants,rainbows, and pretty much everything else!