:cheers: I have successfully gotten rid of these worms. What I used and how is discussed further down in this post. :cheers:
I have had a Camallanus Worm outbreak in my 30g. (The red worm that attaches to the gut and protrudes out the anus) It's a nasty parasite that if left to do it's stuff. Will wipe an entire tank out.I have done lots of research and have found a medication that is recommended above all others for this pest. Levimisole HCL.
Just my luck that it is also VERY hard to find except on Ebay. But that is the 99% strength. Some people recommended Vermisole. (Levi based with a 7.5% strength) That is also hard to find.
That aside. After hours of searching. I found some dosage rates for the medication. 2.6grams for 30g. (Updated to add that the 2.6g dose is for the 7.5% strength ONLY) Some people have done different doses as well.
So I know what I must do once I get the Levi.
My question. Who here has encountered this worm? What was your action taken and medication? Successful? I'm hoping I can battle this out and not lose any of my fish.
***EDIT***
I will be updating this section with a live updated journal of treatment.
Start of treatment: 1/20/14
Dose: 3 1/10th measures of 1/4th tsp of Prohibit
Tank Size: 30g
Concentration: 2ppm/L
Treatment Plan: 3 treatments total. 3 doses per treatment at 48 hour's apart. Gravel Vacs between each dose. Repeat another two weeks. Then third and final treatment 2 weeks after the second. Total estimated time of treatment 1 month and a few days.
Mindset: Dalek for E-X-T-E-R-M-I-N-A-T-I-O-N
Notes: After just 2 hours I noticed expulsion of several worms in my Juvenile Pinoy Zebra Angel. Some still protruding. Worms in Weather Loach seemed untouched. Black Ghost Knife also untouched. Behavior changes noted in 2 Cory Cats. (Seemed a little agitated and extra active after initial dose. Have since calmed down.)
1/22/14
Water change performed
Second dose added
Pinoy Zebra has shown no signs of worms. However several other fish seem un effected by treatment so far. So overall a small step in the right direction.
1/23/14
Progress has been made. All but one fish have been eradicated of worms. My male GBR still has one hanging out but hopefully he can pass it. My others who have since passed the worms seem to be doing better minus hating me for tank blackout. Keeping my fingers crossed. Signs are showing that this treatment may very well be one that works. =]
1/25/14
Third treatment started after wc and vac. No fish show signs of worms now. My male GBR no longer has any. I have noted lethargic behavior out of all my fish but have read that is normal during this treatment. 2 more days blacked out and then another heavy vac and water change and then lights get to be on for 2 weeks. I want to thank everyone for their input on this thread. Every single one of you have had a part in helping me do this and it's working. Thank you so much.
1/30/14
Still no signs of worms in any fish. All active and doing well with great appetite. My male GBR however has not recovered health wise. He is still emaciated and will hardly eat. Is health degrades by the day. May have to put him down in the coming days. :no:
Bout a week and 5 days until second battery of treatment starts.
2/5/14
Sadly had to put down my male GBR. His health declined too far and I felt like it was the right thing to do. He had lost all his colors, was emaciated, would not even eat period, and had troubles swimming as of this morning. He was at deaths bed. =[
3/21/14
WORMS ARE GONE!!!!!
I have not updated this in a while and while busy finding work lost my initial dates of 2nd battery treatment. I didn't do the third battery as all worms were gone after the first and the seconed made sure they wouldn't come back.
Over a month later and I'm proud to say that they are no longer an issue. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: