worming discus

[andrewl]

hi all,

i am just chasing some info on worming discus i have 6 juevaniles i am currntly feeding spectrum pellets with garlic, frozen blood worms and frozen brine shrimp i have steared away from live blood worms but not sure if the fish shop had fed live worms before i had purchased them, would i have to worm and how would i do it?

regards

Andrew.

[swampy1972]

Hi Andrew,
Have a search through the medication section. There's heaps of good info there. Best fo luck with the Juvies.

[Hollowman]

I am of the mind these days only to treat for worms if I see the need to. Feed from safe sources, ie, not live food, apart from live brine shrimp (which are safe). If a fish looks like it is not eating or generally off colour then it may be worth it.
Only use meds where really necessary to avoid resistance.

[Bob Daniel]

My experience has been I've wormed fish at about 7 to 8 weeks and again every 6 months until no worms are passed on two cycles. I have not kept fish in years but when I did I'd use Panacur in my beefheart mix. I understand people are using Prazinow in the water with good results.

Get yourself a good microscope and a copy of Untergassers "Handbook of Fish Disease". It saved my behind several times and still a good reference.