Parasites? [Under microscope]
- Thread starter Dellz
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Hard to say but easily could be hexemita as it has similar appearance user microscopy. Would suggest Metronidazole, Epsom salt and hex shield.
The metronidazole works best when in ingested so it’s needed. Can use metroplex if that’s available.
Because so many phages look the same under microscopy, it is often necessary to find out which enzyme they ferment to discern species. (ex Lactose in certain coliform under varying conditions)
I used a quick and dirty API ID test (manufactured by Biomerieux, if I remember right) test where a drop was put on each dot in a 24 slot slide, and incubated at a certain temp, for 24 - 28 hours+/-, and the dots would changes color dependent of the enzymes used.
These were then compared to a massive ID key provided by Biomerieux, that would say Aeromonus "this or that" , and even then, results could be all over the place depending on species.
These API test slides, were sold according to what species were expected, aimed at different situations, like "waste water treatment, veterinary, drinking water vectors (the one I used) etc etc.
I guess my point being, how anal you want to get, and how much you can afford.
A visit to a vet, private or university lab might be more economical than, one package of tests.
I used a quick and dirty API ID test (manufactured by Biomerieux, if I remember right) test where a drop was put on each dot in a 24 slot slide, and incubated at a certain temp, for 24 - 28 hours+/-, and the dots would changes color dependent of the enzymes used.
These were then compared to a massive ID key provided by Biomerieux, that would say Aeromonus "this or that" , and even then, results could be all over the place depending on species.
These API test slides, were sold according to what species were expected, aimed at different situations, like "waste water treatment, veterinary, drinking water vectors (the one I used) etc etc.
I guess my point being, how anal you want to get, and how much you can afford.
A visit to a vet, private or university lab might be more economical than, one package of tests.