Mimic tang fresh water dip discovery?

[tundraguy1106]

Hey,

I just received my new Fijian mimic tang from Divers Den. After performing a freshwater dip I noticed a couple things floating in the container. I pulled out the microscope and checked one of the floating spots. Here’s what I observed. Is this a fluke and if so is it the prazi resistant kind. Also what’s my best course of action. I have general cure, ruby reef, methylene blue, copper power and of course focus, metro, and kanaplex.

I lost my last mimic tang to what Ibelieved was flukes in the gills so I wanna approach this right this time.
Also to be noted. I currently have a tiger goby and 2 randali gobies in my quarantine tank. Nothing dosed as of yet since I was waiting on the tang. It’s a 20 gallon long quarantine system. Any and all info is appreciated!

 

[tundraguy1106]

@Humblefish

 

[tundraguy1106]

Anyone? Kind of looking for advice. Gonna do a ruby reef bath when I get home later. Should I start dosing the quarantine tank water? And with what. The gobies look good so far. It’s been over a week.

 

[tundraguy1106]

@Big G

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Evening, maybe @Big G is around. I would not even guess at it.

 

[tundraguy1106]

Evening, maybe @Big G is around. I would not even guess at it.

Just tagged them as you replied... lol

 

[MrsBugmaster]

I did find this photo with a google search of saltwater flukes. Yours doesn't exactly look like this one.

 

[MrsBugmaster]

fenbendazole is used for prazi resistance flukes. You may want to try it.
You can buy it here.

 

[Big G]

Flukes usually drop to the bottom when FW dipped. That looks more like some sort of protozoan.
That being said, I always prophylactically treat my new fish with General Cure.

Dose. Wait 5-7 days. Then, do a 25% water water change.
Dose again. Wait 5-7 days. Do a 25% water change.
Then observe for 10-14 days as sometimes another round is necessary.

Always run a small powerhead in the QT when running meds to ensure adequate O2 for the fish to breathe easily. Aim the powerhead up so that it is actively rippling the water's surface.

 

[tundraguy1106]

Flukes usually drop to the bottom when FW dipped. That looks more like some sort of protozoan.
That being said, I always prophylactically treat my new fish with General Cure.

Dose. Wait 5-7 days. Then, do a 25% water water change.
Dose again. Wait 5-7 days. Do a 25% water change.
Then observe for 10-14 days as sometimes another round is necessary.

Always run a small powerhead in the QT when running meds to ensure adequate O2 for the fish to breathe easily. Aim the powerhead up so that it is actively rippling the water's surface.

I’m feeding general cure/ focus as I normally do with new fish. Should I feed and dose the water column at the same time?

 

[tundraguy1106]

I did find this photo with a google search of saltwater flukes. Yours doesn't exactly look like this one.

Yeah I found a bunch of different pictures of flukes. I found one that was similar to my picture. Let me see if I can find it again to post.

 

[tundraguy1106]

fenbendazole is used for prazi resistance flukes. You may want to try it.
You can buy it here.

Awesome, I’ll pick some up to add to the medicine cabinet... lol thank you

 

[tundraguy1106]

Flukes usually drop to the bottom when FW dipped. That looks more like some sort of protozoan.
That being said, I always prophylactically treat my new fish with General Cure.

Dose. Wait 5-7 days. Then, do a 25% water water change.
Dose again. Wait 5-7 days. Do a 25% water change.
Then observe for 10-14 days as sometimes another round is necessary.

Always run a small powerhead in the QT when running meds to ensure adequate O2 for the fish to breathe easily. Aim the powerhead up so that it is actively rippling the water's surface.

Do you like general cure over dosing prazipro? That was my original plan for today. I noticed the mimic tangs stomach looks kind of pinched so I wanted to make sure it’s eating well. He was yesterday.

 

[Big G]

Prazipro is good; General Cure has both praziquantel and metro so it covers a wider spectrum of internal parasites. Plus GC's dose of praziquantel is a bit lower which is easier on fish, and since it is a powder it doesn't contain the oxybispropanol that Prazipro uses to keep the prazi in solution. The oxybis robs O2 from the water column and can distress some fish.
To disperse GC, can use a brine shrimp net dipped partially into the water and massage the powder into the water. Some mix GC with vodka and some tank water, then pour into the tank.

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Does it look like this without the microscope? You may have a bigger issue than you think ;Woot

 

[tundraguy1106]

Does it look like this without the microscope? You may have a bigger issue than you think ;Woot

Was this a joke? Lol if not what could it be?

 

[tundraguy1106]

Prazipro is good; General Cure has both praziquantel and metro so it covers a wider spectrum of internal parasites. Plus GC's dose of praziquantel is a bit lower which is easier on fish, and since it is a powder it doesn't contain the oxybispropanol that Prazipro uses to keep the prazi in solution. The oxybis robs O2 from the water column and can distress some fish.
To disperse GC, can use a brine shrimp net dipped partially into the water and massage the powder into the water. Some mix GC with vodka and some tank water, then pour into the tank.

General cure was dosed a few hours ago. Any reason to perform any types of dips or add any other medications during the general cure treatment?

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Was this a joke? Lol if not what could it be?

yes, sorry sometimes I am a bad joker.

 

[tundraguy1106]

yes, sorry sometimes I am a bad joker.

It is freaky looking! I’ve been researching all day trying to find something similar looking. The closest I could find was a koi fish issue. Check the picture below.