External parasite on pup

[Zoodiver]

You'll have to either remove the host (fish) from the tank and treat them seperate while you break the lifecycle in the tank or treat the fish in the tank, using the meds to stop the parasites.

 

[juneblood3]

I was planning on treating the whole tank just saw a few on the other pup.

 

[juneblood3]

I couldnt find any of the anchors away product but I was wondering if i can use dimilin and treat the entire tank. also wondering how much to dose?

thanks.

 

[Kaosu]

I have found almost all the jungle products at Pet Smart..or is it Pet Co...i dunno one of the big chains i think iv found it at both..for about 7 bucks

 

[softturtle]

I had good luck removing argulus by hand (big forceps/tweezers) but you have to net the ray and be very careful.

On second thought, I wouldn't advise it unless you are very comfortable handling rays.

I was also recomended Paragon for fish (not rays) a while back by Oddball, and it worked fine. But I don't know if it is ray safe.

 

[lunemy]

Turn you temp down. And if you're adding salt, don't do daily water changes...you're only removing the salt you're adding.

Run them between 75-77F. The parasite (if it is 'lice') will breed and go through the life cycle faster at higher temps.

What else is in the tank? You may need to take action to break the life cycle, like formalin or some type of chiton prohibitor (which prevents the molting phases as the parasite grows).

If i dont msitake Formalin is a fast way to kill your rays

 

[lunemy]

I found it here in Germany its called Program main Ingriedient is Lufenurol 10mg per 100 liter
here only by Vet available