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DISCUS PLANETARIUM
10-24-2010, 09:02 PM
hi all at what age from juvs discus do you treat them for gill fluke and worms and how long do you treat them for can you keep treating the parents thanks for your help.
Eddie
10-24-2010, 09:03 PM
hi all at what age from juvs discus do you treat them for gill fluke and worms and how long do you treat them for can you keep treating the parents thanks for your help.


I would not treat them if they do not have flukes.
DISCUS PLANETARIUM
10-24-2010, 09:30 PM
thanks eddie 2 days ago i treated my baby juv the only one i have for fluke i dont think he had it but i gave it to him thinking i was doing the right thing now he is dead is that what killed him
Jennie
10-24-2010, 09:33 PM
what did you treat him with and how old is the juvie?
DISCUS PLANETARIUM
10-24-2010, 09:50 PM
i used aquamaster fluke and tapeworm tablets ,,, praziquantel 100mg,,,, he is about 3 months old but i have done it before he was ok
Jennie
10-24-2010, 09:58 PM
he was old enough, but I'm not familiar with that product. Fluke meds can stress the fish and cause 2ndary bacterial infections. Did he have clamped fins or turn dark?
DISCUS PLANETARIUM
10-24-2010, 10:07 PM
thanks for your help no he was fine i have many other discus but he is in a tank on his own because he is so little his mum is a pigeon blood she passed about 3 weeks ago i had 2 fry out of about 15 he was not dark
Jennie
10-24-2010, 10:09 PM
she passed as well?? hmm sounds like something other than flukes:confused:
DISCUS PLANETARIUM
10-24-2010, 10:11 PM
the dad the male is fine
boxters
10-24-2010, 11:44 PM
brock i would be happy to talk to you about your fish. If you go to my website my phone number is on there. www.marlonsdiscus.com.au

I also offer a worm and fluke med which is very gentle on fry and adults
DISCUS PLANETARIUM
10-25-2010, 12:40 AM
boxters thanks for your help good talking to you
DISCUS PLANETARIUM
10-25-2010, 01:12 AM
sorry mate one more thing should i drain the water and clean the sponge filters he was in thanks.
Eddie
10-25-2010, 04:02 AM
thanks eddie 2 days ago i treated my baby juv the only one i have for fluke i dont think he had it but i gave it to him thinking i was doing the right thing now he is dead is that what killed him

I wouldn't say for sure but treating juvies can be stressful. Also, its always important to actually treat for a problem that exists. Sorry to hear you lost the fish.