does not gain weight

[springer]

I have a blue snakeskin that was discharging white poo so I treated it with general cure it was quite thin but it seemed to cure the problem no more white poo but it has been a month now and the fish has not gained any weight but eats quite well would it still have parasites

[danotaylor]

Sounds like your fish is still infected. Maybe not a complete kill on the parasites. Most of the lifers here say that the metro component of general cure is not strong/pure enough to adequately deal with internal parasites in discus.
Buy metro from jehmco. I believe the dosing is 500mg/10gal daily i think for 10 days, with a big water change b4 each new dose. Hopefully someone with more experience can conform the number of days...

[Pices]

Sounds like your fish is still infected. Maybe not a complete kill on the parasites. Most of the lifers here say that the metro component of general cure is not strong/pure enough to adequately deal with internal parasites in discus.
Buy metro from jehmco. I believe the dosing is 500mg/10gal daily i think for 10 days, with a big water change b4 each new dose. Hopefully someone with more experience can conform the number of days...

Daniel is correct. It’s also recommended to raise temp to 90 degrees+/- during treatment and treat for 12-14 days. I guess if they are eating after 12 days you could stop treatment? I used jehmco and I mentioned this site and he knew us and our protocol. I did 90% wc daily and re dosed full amount daily. It’s a pain, but so rewarding to see them get hungry again and recover. Also mix metronidazole in warm water and shake it up to dissolve it before adding to tank. HTH
Patty

[Second Hand Pat]

If the fish is eating well and poop looks good and dark I would give it another month. Remember that parasites naturally occur in fish and the goal with metro is to knock the parasites back to give the fish a chance to regain a strong immunity system to keep the parasites in check. If the fish remains thin perhaps worms are a problem.
Pat