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Thread: Massive tapeworms coming out of my discus

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    Default Re: Massive tapeworms coming out of my discus

    Quote Originally Posted by brewmaster15 View Post
    The reason for the second dose is incase the first dose was not completely successful at removing tapeworms.Its also because copepods and other invertebrates are very common in aquariums.
    Its insurance, and comes at a cheap cost.
    In that case, its definitely a good idea to dose a second time.
    Actually, I get copepods from time to time from my tap. I have Cardinal Tetras but a few copepods seem to survive despite being in a bare bottom tank.

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    Default Re: Massive tapeworms coming out of my discus

    Copepod also come in on the fish themselves. They probably eat the slime coat and its microflora and fauna.
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    Default Re: Massive tapeworms coming out of my discus

    Al, A bottle of cold sake is the best except the PRICE!

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