Marksor
11-08-2002, 09:49 PM
http://forum.simplydiscus.com//index.php?board=4;action=display;threadid=3972
On the Thread 3972, I outlined my Discus problems with Spironucleus Vortens/Hexamita and treatment with Metronidazole.
As noted by "brewmaster15" in the thread, "theres probably a good chance these fish have worms as well" - i.e. "Capillaria". ("they seem to go hand in hand with Hexamita").
QUESTION: Is Panacur (Fenbendazole) the only treatment that will work for Capillaria, or are there others that work as well? I have also seen the following in my local Seattle store:
>> DISCOMED by Aquatronics (Formula A15-H, 250mg caps. Contains Levamisol, Piperazine)
>> DISCO-WORM by Aquatronics (400mg caps. Contains Pipzine)
>> FLUKE-TABS by Aquarium Products
Current Symptoms:
- None of the 8 fish have died; all survived the Metronidazole (5 treatments of HEX-A-MIT) and resumed eating as normal
- Existing symptoms >> 7 of 8 fish have cloudy eyes, two stopped eating over past 2 days (one of the two is hiding in back of tank), no other noticeable symptoms
Current Conditions:
- Continuing with 50% water changes every other day
- Reduced temperature from 92 to 90 degrees
Thanks for any guidance on this topic!
On the Thread 3972, I outlined my Discus problems with Spironucleus Vortens/Hexamita and treatment with Metronidazole.
As noted by "brewmaster15" in the thread, "theres probably a good chance these fish have worms as well" - i.e. "Capillaria". ("they seem to go hand in hand with Hexamita").
QUESTION: Is Panacur (Fenbendazole) the only treatment that will work for Capillaria, or are there others that work as well? I have also seen the following in my local Seattle store:
>> DISCOMED by Aquatronics (Formula A15-H, 250mg caps. Contains Levamisol, Piperazine)
>> DISCO-WORM by Aquatronics (400mg caps. Contains Pipzine)
>> FLUKE-TABS by Aquarium Products
Current Symptoms:
- None of the 8 fish have died; all survived the Metronidazole (5 treatments of HEX-A-MIT) and resumed eating as normal
- Existing symptoms >> 7 of 8 fish have cloudy eyes, two stopped eating over past 2 days (one of the two is hiding in back of tank), no other noticeable symptoms
Current Conditions:
- Continuing with 50% water changes every other day
- Reduced temperature from 92 to 90 degrees
Thanks for any guidance on this topic!