Fluke Tabs = Lethargy?

[cesar_1304]

I treated a group of discus a while back that I considered lost cause as they were all showing signs of internal parasites. I had tried the other meds (i.e. discoworm, discomed)...

I went with fluke tabs as a final treatmant before writing them off as gonners but something wierd happened... they seem to be recovered from internal problems but for months now all they do is stay in one corner all huddle together. No more swimming or attacking food... They just sit with no movements...

Any thoughts?
- Cesar

[crazy4discus]

dang for months? i used fluke tabs befor too my fishes got hit hard with it they all stayed in a corner also and didnt eat for about 2 days after the treatment was done with i changed 75 percent of the water and then 50 percent everyday after that now there all fine and super healthy and eatting like pigs try boosting up the water changes bro

[brewmaster15]

Hi cesar,

How long did you treat with fluke tabs?

-al

[cesar_1304]

I did two treatments about a week apart if I can remember correctly.

I also do water changes on that particular tank about 25% every other day.

Maybe upping the waterchanges for the next few days?

They do eat but it takes them a few days to consume the food I do provide. I usually end up suctioning what is left of it out before I feed again.

[fcdiscus]

You have another problem there Cesar, and it has nothing to do with Fluke Tabs, IMO. Definately up the WCs and try a nice high salt bath concentration of like 3 tablespoons per 10 gallons for a week, and never leave the uneaten food for more than about an hour. Frank

[cesar_1304]

Will do... Thanks peoples...

[brewmaster15]

I agree with Frank. and it Sounds to me like you maybe never got rid of that problem. Could be worms or other. Follow franks advise and see if it makes a difference. Keep us posted.

hth,
al