What meds and protocol should I follow to treat itHexamita!
Epsom salt soaked food is a common methodWhat meds and protocol should I follow to treat it
Is this fairly easy to get rid of or is it a hardy parasite.Epsom salt soaked food is a common method
There are some very extensive discussions on hexamita on this site, I would use the search function and read those through to get a good idea of the different methods
It really depends on how bad the case is, I have had some fish pass it quickly with Epsom salt soaked pellets, and others which refused to eat and withered away. If your fish is eating still, your chances are good. If the Epsom doesn't get rid of it you can resort to metronidazole which is a more serious medicine.Is this fairly easy to get rid of or is it a hardy parasite.
How much epsom salt per unit of water for soaking pellets inIt really depends on how bad the case is, I have had some fish pass it quickly with Epsom salt soaked pellets, and others which refused to eat and withered away. If your fish is eating still, your chances are good. If the Epsom doesn't get rid of it you can resort to metronidazole which is a more serious medicine.