Worming issues - Which wormer?

[markc45]

Hey guys

I'm relatively new to the discus world.
I had been keeping Malawi's for a few years until I went overseas last year and my tanks weren't properly maintained as per my instructions...
I know that worming is not 100% necessary unless you suspect an infestation (a hotly debated topic) but I could do with some advice.
I have added a couple of new fish that I got for xmas to my tank (I never quarantined them... story for another time)
They were added about a week ago. I am not 100% sure that any of my fish have worms (they shouldn't have, the place I bought them from is a discus specialist who quarantine all their fish and worm them regularly) I am just monitoring for now but the issue is that I have cherry shrimp in my tank that live among the plants, the worming product I currently have (cant remember the name, at work at the moment) advises not to use it in a tank with snails, shrimp, etc.

Is there a product that can be used without harming my shrimp?

My Tank:
Aquaone Grande 120 (~245L @ 2000L/h)
10 Juvenile Discus (2-5 inches)
9 Neon Tetras
9 Ember Tetras
9 Rummy Nose Tetras
5 Peppered Corys
5 Cherry Shrimp

[jimg]

I wouldn't medicate domestic discus unless i see a problem. i favor kursuri wormer plus when I do.
not sure if the dewormer will eliminate the shrimp, but the discus will!

[Second Hand Pat]

Kusuri Wormer plus is a Flubendazole-based medication which will kill snails so guessing it would kill shrimp also.
Pat

[Quintin]

Seachem metroplex?

[MD.David]

I have used wormer plus, they start to have a bowel movement within 30mins.
I think it works reasonably well, at least my experience.



I wouldn't medicate domestic discus unless i see a problem. i favor kursuri wormer plus when I do.
not sure if the dewormer will eliminate the shrimp, but the discus will!

[crash7x7]

I haven't prophylacticaly treated my current 6 discus. Although they are showing no symptoms, should I dose them? And what method: liquid or flakes? Thanks

[bluelagoon]

Seachem metroplex?

This will not work on worms.

[Filip]

Since deworming is a one day -24 hour short treat , you can test the recommended dose with a test shrimp in a second tank/container and see the effect deworers have on shrimps.
Most common discus dewormers are Praziquantell, used specifically for tapeworms and Levamisole used for round worms , cappilaria , cammalanus and some other parasites .
Flubendazole , fenbedazole , piperizine , are also alternatives for Levamisole .

And please do inform us about the results of your experiment :) .