Deworming flowerhorn

[calichai]

It's been about a week now, and he still has been dropping stringy turds. I just did a 40% water change this morning and came home to this:

He's only eating a few bloodworms a day. Is it possible that this is a bacteria infection and not worms? How can I tell the difference? I'm tempted to buy a cheap microscope so I can look at this point, I'm no scientist though. Is this treatment still within time frame and this is normal. Cliff mentioned it sometimes takes nearly a week, so I'm trying to be patient but I never had to deal with this type of issue before which makes me anxious . Perhaps he's still full of worms? Should I try the epson force feeding, as described on the hex sticky? I'd rather not screw with him too much though to be honest. I've already did google search and such here, but no definite photos, time frame or comparison.


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[EricNguyen]

Hey man if he still doesnt get better then you should consider the 3%epsom salt injection for him. I did it for mine and she got better after a week. Here is a tutorial video of my friend check it out before you do it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OB471wIq7A

 

[calichai]

Thanks for the vid Eric. The procedure looks much easier than I thought. I will get the supplies together and try this Thursday while prazi runs it's course.


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[EricNguyen]

Thanks for the vid Eric. The procedure looks much easier than I thought. I will get the supplies together and try this Thursday while prazi runs it's course.


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No problem bro hope your Flowerhorn get better soon. Oh just 1 more thing when you put the syringe small hose inside his mouth, when you feel it stop just keep twisting the syringe until the hose get push further inside.

 

[calichai]

I'm not looking forward to that, but the tip is appreciated.


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[calichai]

Performed the epson treatment today and immediately he
Dropped bombs.

When I first received him I did the prazi once, apparently that wasn't enough and the worms got huge since then. I'm guessing the epson helps him pass the worms easier. It's been over a week, I'm hoping he's clear soon and starts eating again.

I've removed around 15 4" worms from the ac110 since I've started treatment a week ago from the inlets. Rather disgusting.




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[calichai]

He's been worm free the last few days and is swimming around alot. How long will it take for him to eat again? He hasn't eaten for the last few days. I've tried frozen blood worms, fresh shrimp and his pellets. Is there some secondary issue I'm missing?


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