Help- Internal Parasites

[logansmomma1228]

I think Mrs. Puff has them. Her belly is sunken in and there is something hanging off of her lip area. I was thinking maybe those Callamonous worms or whatever they are called. I have been reading to use some Seachem Metronidazole, but should I treat the whole tank so Alejandro doesn't get sick too? Yeah I know, I didn't QT That is because my QT tank has a betta in it lol. I could fill up the 2.5 but it wouldn't have a filter or heater or anything with it.

Does anyone have experience treating such a thing?

 

[mudraker]

I'm thankful I never had to deal with that kind of parasite.

However, you can always QT the betta in the 2.5 with a daily 100% water change. I've had to do that before with bettas and they do very well without filtration as long as the water is kept pristine.

 

[logansmomma1228]

It is my dwarf puffer. I am picking up meds tomorrow, the 2.5 QT would be a super last resort but I am just going to treat both of them since she has already been in the tank. Thanks

 

[Dan_Forbz]

im glad i haven't had a parasite like that either, if one of my fish has a parasite my other fish decide to attack it until it dies. i had a gourami with a parasite once, and my swordtails decided to keep attacking it until it died and i removed.

try the medication process and if that doesnt work , you could get a betta container, and place it in the larger tank. and use the qt tank for the puffer.

 

[krap101]

You could try soaking the bloodworms or whatever you are feeding in an anti parasitic. I don't think you'll get your puffers to eat medicated flakes.

 

[littlefish]

I had this problem too with my guppies and after some research, the best method is to use Levamisole 100% substance, you can find that at a veterinary pharmacy. This is better than other medicine that contains this substance.

 

[littlefish]

It is a good probability to be infected with Camallanus, here is a topic about how to treat this infection :
Manage your freshwater aquarium, tropical fishes and plants: Camallanus infection