Parasitic Hole-In-The-Head Disease (Hexamita)
Symptoms
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Parasitic worms located in the digestive tract
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Fish feces become white, thin, and long
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Fish appear listless
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Grayish film may form on the body as internal organs slow down
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Rapid breathing in fish may be accompanied by gasping at the surface of the water
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Weakened fish usually die from secondary infections before they starve
Organic treatment of fish
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Remove infected fish to a hospital tank with a double dose of Ark BioRite Replenisher (2 tablespoons per 10 gallons)
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Raise tank temperature 10 degrees but not over 90 degrees
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Treat with Organic Control as directed
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Extend treatment if needed
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If symptoms continue follow with medicinal treatment
Medicinal treatment of fish
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Remove infected fish to a hospital tank with a double dose of Ark BioRite Replenisher (2 tablespoons per 10 gallons)
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Raise tank temperature 10 degrees but not over 90 degrees
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If they will eat feed Full Spectrum medicated food as directed
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Treat water as directed with One-Shot Knockout
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If symptoms continue do a 50% water change in a hospital tank and repeat treatment
Original tank treatment
(If Infected Fish Were Moved to Hospital Tank)
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Do 60% water change another day for a total of three water changes
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Feed remaining fish Full Spectrum medicated food per instructions for 1 feeding cycle