Dimilin and Anchors away gone. What now?!

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I've noticed that Dimilin and Anchors away contained dflubenzuron. This is one of the best meds for treating anchor worms and lice especially on scaleless fish. Well it's not available here in the States anymore . I've looked everywhere locally and online and read in forums that the FDA and regulatory boards put a stop to it.

I can find dimilin-X which appears to contain a similar ingredient but I don't know it's efficacy or safety with scaleless fish. I've also read on koi forums that it's not nearly as effective as the original and seems to stress the fish more (problematic potentially for scaleless fish)

I know Tetra parasite guard contains dlubenzuron along with several other meds, but in comparison to Dimilin and Anchors away it's far more expensive to run.

I have bulk prazi and metro, I would just like to find an affordable source of dflubenzuron.

Does anyone know if the new dimilin-x is as effective? Is it as safe for scaleless fish?

I don't want to use tetra's parasite guard every time I have a parasite just because it's like a nuclear bomb. so many meds mixed in. I'd rather just use the appropriate med for the current problem than to dose with so many drugs at once. Currently, it's the only product I can find in the states that contains dflubenzuron.

If anyone knows about dimilin-x and if it's worth it? Safe for rays and catfish like regular dimilin? Or where to find regular dimilin or anchors away still?

please help a fish loving brother out!!
 
Tetra parasite guard contains dflubenzuron.
 
Lufenuron can be used as a substitute for dflubenzuron. It is also a chitin synthase inhibitor. Dosed at 4 mg per 10 gallons used in a bath. You can get it at a vet for flea controll or it is sold for humans used for controlling candida. Do some clever googling or call a vet. Hope this helps. I should have paid closer attention to your post originally.
 
thanks for the info guys. I know a vet I'll ask her about lufenuron.

Hey Joe, I see that the microbe-lift lice and anchor worm contains:

Aqueous Solution of N-cyclopropyl- 1, 3, 5- triazine- 2, 4, 6- triamine (cyromazine)

Do you guys know if this is safe for rays/catfish?
 
Thanks Joe and Aquanero!

new England koi still caries what appears to be the original dimilin. I've stocked up a bit. Now I'm properly prepared for my next encounter with anchor worm/lice. I like to have everything on hand in case of emergency so I don't have to run around town or do express shipping online. Preparation helps.

Thanks fellas
 
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