ReelMcKoi wrote:


I've not heard of it, but I sure would like to know more about it.
Internal worms in hobby fish are so damned hard to treat because of
the lack of good medication, or rather one that actually works.
I've tried so many times to combat these little freaks, but nothing
ever worked.
Clown Loaches are famous for just wasting away from internal
parasites. I know I've lost so many (over the years) to it that I gave
up even trying.
Same thing with my Peacock Eels.
So if you find anything out, drop a not for sure.
It would be very useful info.
Oh, is there a common name for the med, or like a brand name?
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I've not had a problem with any of the loaches I bought from PetsMart.
I've got these plus a red-tail shark loach for several years now.

Yes, I know. When I started out most diseases were either
bacteria/fungus or those "impossible" viruses ...

However, back then, most of us were unaware of the importance of
parasite diseases ...

The remedy I suggested works well for these ... however, I am an old
"fish keeper" from decades past ... perhaps better cures exist today?

But, yes, parasites, internal and external ARE IMPORTANT ...

I am just starting up my "big tanks" so give me a bit here ...

But, I suspect, "dummies" administering incomplete antibiotic's cures,
cures NOT extending for the necessary length of time, UV
sterilizers--either too low powered for the water volume, or improperly
maintained, inadequate strength of antibiotics, or in adequate length of
time administered, etc ... are a significant problem ...

What I will tell you is, I have gotten some "Damn Diseased Fish" from
suppliers ... I think they are basically ignorant for the
reasons/causes and wish to remain so (indeed, they may threaten you life
for bringing it to their attention! -- ignorant *******s!)

If you know fix, post it here, please ... in my humble opinon, these
fools are destroying the exact avenue they have for revenue -- while not
having to go to college to make a living is true face ... crooks raping
dollars are a sure bust!

Regards,
JS