Aquarium Fish Parasite Treatments
Anti-protozoan Flake
Anti-Protozoan Flake - This is for treatment of protozoans like Hexamita and Spironucleus. Hi-Protein Flake is now used to make up the base formula for this flake. Fish that have been infected by protozoans have generally lost weight and are in need of the extra protein during their recovery period. It is most effective when combined with a heat treatment. Feed twice a day for six consecutive days. Feed no other food during this time. Active ingredient: metronidazole. (water soluble) We recommend feeding our Immune Booster Flake for one week after the treatment. For ornamental fish use only.
De-worming Flake De-worming Flake - The new base formula for this flake is our Garlic Flake. We've demonstrated the effectiveness of garlic in dealing with internal worms in our own experiments. The combination of a natural de-wormer along with a very effective drug gives your fish their best chance. One feeding of this food exclusively, every other day for 5 total feedings will give the proper dosage. Feed the fish only once on the day of the treatment. Repeat the full treatment in 3 weeks. They should be kept hungry, so they will eat vigorously. Active ingredient: fenbendazole. Fenbendazole is only slightly water soluble, so this medication will still be quite effective if not eaten within 10 seconds. For ornamental fish use only. After the treatment: We recommend feeding our Immune Booster Flake for 1 week after feeding the medicated flakes. We recommend the Immune Booster Flake during treatment when medications are added to the water. De-worming II Flake De-worming II Flake - The medication base of this flake is geared towards internal cestodes and flatworms (tapeworms). We even have found it to be very effective at eliminating gill flukes. It is also made with Garlic Flake for additional protection. Give one feeding of this food exclusively, every day for 5-7 total feedings. Feed the fish only once each day of the treatment at the end of the day. They should be kept hungry, so they will eat vigorously. Active ingredient: praziquantel. Praziquantel is only slightly water soluble, so this medication will still be quite effective if not eaten within 10 seconds. Also contains beta glucan. We recommend feeding our Immune Booster Flake for 1 week after the medicated feeding is discontinued. For ornamental fish use only. Read this for a more detailed description on the proper way to feed medicated fish foods. NEW! DeWorm-3 Flake A garlic based flake that is designed to kill nematodes (capillaria, camallanus, etc). It targets parasites similar to the ones our first De-worming Flake is designed for, but it works in a totally different manner. It is good to alternate medication types occasionally to help prevent the developement of worms resistant to the one medication. This food should be fed exclusively, once each day for two days. Feed the fish only once each day of the treatment at the end of the day. They should be kept hungry, so they will eat vigorously. Repeat the full treatment two more times, 2-3 weeks apart. Active ingredient: levamisole. Also contains beta glucan for immune boosting. Levamisole is water soluble, so the 10-second feeding method is a must. We recommend feeding our Immune Booster Flake for 1 week after the medicated feeding is discontinued. For ornamental fish use only. Read this for a more detailed description on the proper way to feed medicated fish foods.
No-ParaIch - A formalin and malachite green combination. One of the best combinations to eliminate external parasites, such as ich, uronmena, gill & skin worms. It is also effective on fungus. 5 ml (1 tsp) per 10 gal. repeat every other day for 3 treatments. Do a 25% water change between treatments. Caution: malachite green will stain clear silicone caulk, so it's best to treat fish in a hospital tank where staining doesn't matter. For ornamental fish use only.
Blue Copper - This is a concentrated, chelated copper solution. Eliminates external parasites such as ich and velvet. Can also be used for unwanted aquarium pests like hydra, planarian, snails and algae. Dose: 1 ml per 10 gal. Repeat in 2 days with a 25% water change in between treatments. For ornamental fish use only.
Malachite Green 100% This is effective against fungus of both fish and fish eggs. If used on eggs, only use for the first 24 hrs, then change water. It is also useful against parasites, such as gill flukes, ich and trichodina. It can be harsh on some sensitive fish like certain catfish. Use a lower dose on those. It combines well with formalin to make an even more effective medication. It does not affective nitrifying bacteria to any great amount. It is more harsh in low pH and low hardness. Best used with a GH of 100 or higher and in lower temperatures (70s). Dose: To make stock solution, combine 15 grams of powder with one gallon of distilled water. Then use 1/4 tsp of stock solution to each 10 gallons of tank water. Use about half that on sensitive fish. Treat every other day for up to 10 days. Add the 15 grams to a gallon of 37% formaldehyde and you have your own concentrated stock solution of this very effective combination. For ornamental fish use only.
Acriflavin Neutral 100% This product has a wide variety of uses. Commonly used against bacteria, both external and systemic types. It is very good when used against fungus and is also used for many protozoans, especially odinium (velvet). It is frequently used as a quarantine bath for newly acquired fish. We find this a very good alternative to methylene blue for hatching fish eggs. Caution: It will kill plants, so it is advisable to use a separate treatment tank. Dose: To make stock solution, combine 20 grams of powder with 8 ounces (1 cup) of distilled water. Then use 1 tsp of stock solution to each 10 gallons of tank water. Use about half that on sensitive fish. Replace any removed by regular water changes. Remove with activated carbon after 7-10 days. For ornamental fish use only.
Praziquantel 100% - This is an anthelmintic(dewormer) effective in the treatment of flatworms (tapeworm)and internal cestodes (flukes). Dose at 1/4 tsp per 25 gallons. Repeat every 7 days for 3 total treatments. Perform a 25% water change in between treatments. For ornamental fish use only.
Dose at 1/4 tsp per 40 gallons. Re-treat every 24 hours for 10 days. Do a minimum 25% water change before each retreatment. Metronidazole is effective against some anaerobic gram positive bacteria. When combined with Neomycin Sulfate, it works well for bloating of the digestive tract. Its most common use is for flagellates, but when combined with other meds, it can make for a more potent agent against many internal parasites. For ornamental fish use only. After the treatment: We recommend feeding our Immune Booster Flake for 1 week after feeding the medicated flakes. We recommend the Immune Booster Flake during treatment when medications are added to the water. Overview of common bacterial types:
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