Parasite Medicine

[CanadianWaters]

What medicine would be recommended for internal parasites?
My Dwarf Gourami looks bloated, he has stringy poo and is very lethargic. He spends almost all his time up hiding behind a heater facing straight up. I will probably QT him and do a 50% on the tank as soon as possible.
I am fairly certain it is a parasite and I just need to know what meds to grab.
Also does it sound like my plan is good?

 

[HUKIT]

If the fish is eating medicated flakes are the best answer if not then it becomes more difficult. I start with a small dropper/pipette and force feed distilled water and a 3-5% Epsom salt solution directly into the gut, this is performed daily for 5-7 days until the fish starts to eat then its on medicated flakes or Epsom salt soaked foods for another 7-10 days.

Medicated Flake Food for Fish

The other option is to try and treat the water coloum, this will be with Mertozoidale and Praziquental. API's General Cure contains both but it's a little pricy if treating a large tank. Tetras Parasite Guard contains them as well for half the price. For advanced cases for water treatment I use Clout by Mardel, it's like nuking a cockroach but has never let me down.

I would also add Epsom salt dosed at 1.5 tablespoons to 5 gallons of water with either treatment, as this will help reduce some digestive pressure.

 

[armymp327]

i just use parasite guard, had to do 2 treatments (over 72 hours with water change) and so far, all signs of internal parasites have gone away. just ordered new life spectrum thera a fish food (loaded with garlic that will kill parasites) to help prevent any parasites from coming back