Flukes/Parasitic Worms

Flukes/Parasitic Worms

Symptoms

  • Microscopic parasitic worms

  • Fish will scratch against objects and gravel

  • Fish appear listless

  • Grayish film may form on the body

  • Rapid breathing in fish may be accompanied by gasping at the surface of the water

  • Gills undergo severe damage, leading to death

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Organic treatment of fish

  1. Remove infected fish to a hospital tank with a double dose of Ark BioRite Replenisher (2 tablespoons per 10 gallons)

  2. Raise tank temperature 10 degrees but not over 90 degrees

  3. Treat with Organic Control as directed

  4. Extend treatment if needed

  5. If symptoms continue follow with medicinal treatment

Medicinal treatment of fish

  1. Remove infected fish to a hospital tank with a double dose of Ark BioRite Replenisher (2 tablespoons per 10 gallons)

  2. Raise tank temperature 10 degrees but not over 90 degrees

  3. Treat as directed with One-Shot Knockout

  4. If symptoms continue do a 50% water change in a hospital tank and repeat treatment

  5. Original tank treatment

(If Infected Fish Were Moved to Hospital Tank)

  1. Do 60% water change another day for a total of three water changes

  2. Feed remaining fish Full Spectrum medicated food per instructions for 1 feeding cycle

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