Deworming

[Yoda1]

Is it a good idea to deworm Rays periodically (as some Discus keepers do)
Mine are w c and were treated for parasites by the lfs before I got them.

What is a Ray safe anti parasite medication that is available in the UK?

 

[SandNukka15]

Prazipro ....should be available in the UK

 

[Yoda1]

There is a product in the UK called Fluke Solve - active ingredient is Praziquantel

Is that ok?

 

[SandNukka15]

There is a sticky that lists all safe mess for rays

 

[mun1984]

I'm interested with the 1st question as well. Does anyone routinely de-worm rays? The guy I bought my ray from routinely deworms all his fish once a month. Wondering whether its a good idea to continue doing so?

 

[mscamp02]

I don't think it's necessary to add chemicals for no reason. As long as you are not introducing untreated fish or feeders I think you are fine to not regularly treat.

 

[aquaman45]

There is a product in the UK called Fluke Solve - active ingredient is Praziquantel

Is that ok?

Yes that is the one to use, I use it almost daily on all fish including rays.

 

[Yoda1]

Yes that is the one to use, I use it almost daily on all fish including rays.

Thanks
I will get some of this.

Do you treat only when there is a problem?
Or periodically?

 

[Jamie91]

Yes that is the one to use, I use it almost daily on all fish including rays.

Is this the stuff you use? And how often do you treat?

Or just when you suspect somethings wrong?

 

[aquaman45]

We treat all newly imported wild fish but I personally only use it when I have a problem with my own rays, not necessary to use at regular intervals.