Im from Singapore and the availability of Levamisole is little to none is there any other alternative medication that may help best if they are fish specific as the control over medication here is really strictI would be starting to treat for internal parasites at this point. First step would be levamisole, there is a good article on the loach website that has pretty detailed explanation of using this treatment.
Levamisole Hydrochloride — Loaches Online
Its application and usage in freshwater aquariums.www.loaches.com
The article recommended a dosage of 2ppm I have regularly used 4-5ppm with no ill effect. From memory the LD25 is 20ppm +
BEC pleco not eating
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Levamisole is actually the active ingredient in pig/poultry wormer.
This is the product that I use "Kilverm' -
www.vetnpetdirect.com.au
This product is also very popular for the same use 'Big L' -
www.vetnpetdirect.com.au
I know it may seem a bit scary to use a pig/poultry wormer on your fish but I can assure you I have used both of these products (more so Kilverm) with no ill effect of any kind. I have even used it on FW stingrays.
I am not aware of another medication that you could use in lieu of this.
This is the product that I use "Kilverm' -
Kilverm Pig and Poultry Wormer
Kilverm is for use in the treatment of sensitive strains of roundworm in pigs and poultry. Kilverm is easy to administer, just add to feed for pigs and drinking water for poultry.DIRECTIONS FOR USE:PIGS: Oral drench, 1mL/2kg (5mL/10kg) liveweight. Target parasites for pigs include large...
www.vetnpetdirect.com.au
This product is also very popular for the same use 'Big L' -
Sykes Big L Wormer for Poultry & Pigs
Sykes Big-L for Poultry & Pigs is a highly efficient, easy to use and cost effective way to worm poultry and pigs. It can be added to drinking water, feed or used as a drench and is most effective against Round Worm in both pigs and poultry. Active Constituents: Levamisole Hydrochloride...
www.vetnpetdirect.com.au
I know it may seem a bit scary to use a pig/poultry wormer on your fish but I can assure you I have used both of these products (more so Kilverm) with no ill effect of any kind. I have even used it on FW stingrays.
I am not aware of another medication that you could use in lieu of this.
I've actually found a product that contains levamisole hcl being this discus x dewormer the only thing I'm concerned is that I'm treating my display tank with a super red asian afowana inside and I'm afraid of the possible repercussion it might cause might I need to set up a hospital tank for the bec if so how do I do about doing so?
If your BEC has worms than everything in your tank does. Dewormers are typically mild even if you slightly overdose. Just don’t overdo it and follow directions. If your fish become still and not move, then you added too much and you’ll have to do a big water change.
As per phreeflow. If indeed you BEC has worms/internal parasite (looks likley). Then the entire tank will need to be treated. Removing the fish to medicate and then putting it back into the tank it has originally come from will asking to have a reinfection.
You may also want to consider trying this food: https://www.shop.repashy.com/products/repashy-morning-wood
If you are in the states, there are some excellent meds available. These are either for specific types of internal parasites and/or worms. Some may be dual meds that treat internal problems including infections. I keep a number of the below in my fish med box (marked with an *). The things below are also found in commercial medications in the ingredient list,
- Praziquantel* commercially available- Treats flukes, tapeworms, flatworms, and turbellarians. I use PraziPro by Hikari. There are other good choices.
- Metrodinazole* commercially available- also an anti-biotic- best if eaten but can be added to the water and will not be as effective. I use SeaChem's product.
- Levamisole HCL* serious treatment for Camallanus- a broad spectrum anthelmintic effective against nematodes.
- Flubendazole* Read Flub.Info also treats tapeworm, velvet and Ich. Active through adsorption into the fish’s skin and gills doesn't have to be eaten to be effective.
- Fenbendazole it is not absorbed through their skin or gills, so it must be eaten to be effective.
(The last 3 medications are all available here which is where I get mine: http://www.inkmkr.com/Fish/ItemsForSale.html )
As with any fish med. you should do more research on any of the above before buying and using it. Also, these medications should not be mixed- use only one at a time.
Also- for the meds that should be fed, I would make my own medicated food. Whatever food(s) the fish normally eats work best. However, if a fish is not eating they don't help. If the fish is eating i would pick it's faborite food that it will eat almost as soon as it hits the bottom. Once in water medicatrf food can let out the med into the water in fairly short order. If you are feeding medicated food, no other foods should be offered and you may need to mask the taste of the med.
- Praziquantel* commercially available- Treats flukes, tapeworms, flatworms, and turbellarians. I use PraziPro by Hikari. There are other good choices.
- Metrodinazole* commercially available- also an anti-biotic- best if eaten but can be added to the water and will not be as effective. I use SeaChem's product.
- Levamisole HCL* serious treatment for Camallanus- a broad spectrum anthelmintic effective against nematodes.
- Flubendazole* Read Flub.Info also treats tapeworm, velvet and Ich. Active through adsorption into the fish’s skin and gills doesn't have to be eaten to be effective.
- Fenbendazole it is not absorbed through their skin or gills, so it must be eaten to be effective.
(The last 3 medications are all available here which is where I get mine: http://www.inkmkr.com/Fish/ItemsForSale.html )
As with any fish med. you should do more research on any of the above before buying and using it. Also, these medications should not be mixed- use only one at a time.
Also- for the meds that should be fed, I would make my own medicated food. Whatever food(s) the fish normally eats work best. However, if a fish is not eating they don't help. If the fish is eating i would pick it's faborite food that it will eat almost as soon as it hits the bottom. Once in water medicatrf food can let out the med into the water in fairly short order. If you are feeding medicated food, no other foods should be offered and you may need to mask the taste of the med.
