Parasitic worms

[koh the face stealer]

When I got home from work today I found a dead guppy. I didn't really think much of it as they live with a 7" severum in a 55 gallon and figured he got annoyed with it or it died of natural causes because I've had a couple pass over the last few months that were pushing their natural life expectancy as they were nearly 3 years old. None of the bodies I have found in the past had what I noticed on this particular body of guppy or fish I ever owned for that matter was pretty startling. The read guppy had a red looking poop half way sticking out of it's anus. Since I never have seen it before I pulled on it and out it came. A tiny disgusting slap in the face. A mini dead worm with another behind it. Both dead. This is very upsetting as I recently treated my tank because my severum had ich and septiceria. I'm scared that my tank is housing callamanus worms. I've read that I'd have to get meds from a vet as the medication is usually used on livestock like pigs and cattle. Is this true?

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[ger89]

Not sure on how to help you at all but are they little white worms?my friend has a similiar problem but they havent harmed any the fish yet

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[Aquanero]

Try treating the tank with some Prazipro.

 

[koh the face stealer]

Not sure on how to help you at all but are they little white worms?my friend has a similiar problem but they havent harmed any the fish yet

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No they are red.

Try treating the tank with some Prazipro.

Thanks man you always know the way to go. Those meds seem way more easily obtainable and cheaper than Levamsole.


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[Kaosu]

callamanus worms...they are very very hard to get rid of

prazipro will not kill it you need levamisole or febendazole

 

[Aquanero]

Treatment for Callamanus worms:
Antihelminthic medications are essential for treating Camallanus infections.

Medications
There are numerous medication options for treating Camallanus worms in aquarium fish including fenbendazole, levamisole, and praziquantel. These do not necessarily kill the worms, and in some cases only paralyze them, which results in them being pushed out of the gut and into the aquarium (which the aquarist will see when the pink or white worms emerge and detach from the anus). Within 24 hours of medicating the substrate should be thoroughly cleaned to remove the worms. Normally three treatments are required, each one week apart.

Antihelminthic medications are usually toxic to snails and shrimp so these animals should be removed before use. Antihelminthic medications may be toxic to fish if used other than as described by the manufacturer, and when treating expensive or delicate fish veterinarian advice is highly recommended. Because Camallanus cotti in particular can infect other fish directly, it is best to treat all livestock simultaneously rather than to move only the obviously infected fish to a hospital aquarium.

 

[Kaosu]

Treatment for Callamanus worms:
Antihelminthic medications are essential for treating Camallanus infections.

Medications
There are numerous medication options for treating Camallanus worms in aquarium fish including fenbendazole, levamisole, and praziquantel. These do not necessarily kill the worms, and in some cases only paralyze them, which results in them being pushed out of the gut and into the aquarium (which the aquarist will see when the pink or white worms emerge and detach from the anus). Within 24 hours of medicating the substrate should be thoroughly cleaned to remove the worms. Normally three treatments are required, each one week apart.

Antihelminthic medications are usually toxic to snails and shrimp so these animals should be removed before use. Antihelminthic medications may be toxic to fish if used other than as described by the manufacturer, and when treating expensive or delicate fish veterinarian advice is highly recommended. Because Camallanus cotti in particular can infect other fish directly, it is best to treat all livestock simultaneously rather than to move only the obviously infected fish to a hospital aquarium.

all good information but having fought with this parasite i have had 0 success with praziquantel, It might work for some people but I never found it even the least bit affective febendazole Is effective easy to get in the form dog de wormer and medicated foods.

I got my medicated flakes here.

http://www.angelsplus.com/MedsParasite.htm

 

[Aquanero]

^ good info as well.

 

[Aquaticfan]

When you all are treating do you just dose the water or are you recommending to dose the water and soak some food in it as well? How about the use of Epsom salts? Ive used all the above medications with success. But not all of them treat every type of worm infestation it seems. I would have to say that fenbendazole, and levamisole were the most successful for myself. Ive normally always dosed both the water and food.

 

[Aquanero]

I would dose the water and soak food too. Epsom salt will help purge the syatem and pass the worms I agree.