drgnfly829
02-22-2016, 09:22 AM
Hello again'
I am sorry I don't mean to ask people to reinvent the wheel, but I can't find a definite answer regarding
eliminating flukes parasites and other disgusting creatures
I've gone on veterinary websites, looked at Florida extension, read on simply discus,
And I'm a veterinarian myself (for dogs and cats)
I had horrible experience years back with fenbendazole, Its is super safe for dogs and cats, not a lot of literature on it in fish
I murdered thousands of plecos and cichlids of my own. UGH
Live and learn, well I did anyway, the fish not so much
So
I don't want to overuse drugs,
But if I am starting with a brand new system in June, where any fish would be from same source, quarantined, and then never have any others added to their group
(I am thinking several smaller tanks for each group where filtration, nets , etc are separate)
Can I reasonably expect to have fish which are parasite free once through praziquantel levamisole, and flagyl?(metronidazole)
Once again
I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel, I just would like to have a plan laid out which wil maximize my chance of success and enjoying my fish
Thank you for your patience
I am sorry I don't mean to ask people to reinvent the wheel, but I can't find a definite answer regarding
eliminating flukes parasites and other disgusting creatures
I've gone on veterinary websites, looked at Florida extension, read on simply discus,
And I'm a veterinarian myself (for dogs and cats)
I had horrible experience years back with fenbendazole, Its is super safe for dogs and cats, not a lot of literature on it in fish
I murdered thousands of plecos and cichlids of my own. UGH
Live and learn, well I did anyway, the fish not so much
So
I don't want to overuse drugs,
But if I am starting with a brand new system in June, where any fish would be from same source, quarantined, and then never have any others added to their group
(I am thinking several smaller tanks for each group where filtration, nets , etc are separate)
Can I reasonably expect to have fish which are parasite free once through praziquantel levamisole, and flagyl?(metronidazole)
Once again
I'm not trying to reinvent the wheel, I just would like to have a plan laid out which wil maximize my chance of success and enjoying my fish
Thank you for your patience