Possible Internal Parasite

[sundog101]

Unfortunately I have another fish problem to post here. About 2 weeks ago my starry blenny died after slowly losing weight. However, he always ate well and I suspected internal parasites.

Now I've noticed my flasher wrasse has gotten a little thin and today saw that he had white stringy poop. I have metro on hand but don't have a QT set up at the moment. Some questions:

- Is it ok to feed to the DT?
- Can internal parasites be transferred from fish to fish? I thought it was kind of like bacterial infections in that a fish with compromised immune system can catch it.
- Do all fish need to be fed metro or is it not good to feed fish that are not showing signs of internal parasites?

Thank you for the help!

 

[Humblefish]

Yes, you want to start soaking metronidazole in everyone's fish food to treat for this, as internal parasites are transmissible.

Use Seachem Focus to bind the medication to the food and make it reef safe: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/metronidazole.298762/#post-3655831

Feed at least once a day, for 14-21 days.

 

[sundog101]

Thanks!
I can get prazi pro if that would be better. Or do you think metro is the way to go?

 

[Humblefish]

Thanks!
I can get prazi pro if that would be better. Or do you think metro is the way to go?

Metro covers a wider range of internal parasites/intestinal worms.

 

[melypr1985]

Metro covers a wider range of internal parasites/intestinal worms.

Agreed. General Cure has both metro and prazi in it and can be food soaked if you are not able to get just metroplex.

 

[sundog101]

I hate to report that the wrasse didn't make it. He went missing and I never got a chance to feed metro. I should have started treatment sooner when I noticed he was getting thin and acting strange.

Do you think I should still treat the other fish?

 

[Humblefish]

Do you think I should still treat the other fish?

Yes, because internal parasites can be transmitted if another fish eats the feces of an infected fish.

 

[Dizzirn]

@Humblefish

What is the dosage of metro with focus that you feed them for 14 days? Thank you for all your help

 

[Humblefish]

What is the dosage of metro with focus that you feed them for 14 days? Thank you for all your help

Look here: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/metronidazole.298762/#post-3655831

 

[Dizzirn]

@Humblefish

Thank you their breakfast will be medicated since I saw 2 fish with stringy pale colored poop tonight when I went to turn off the light... I feed twice a day, should both meals be medicated or just breakfast?

 

[GHsaltie]

Once a day is fine.

 

[Barrett]

@Humblefish

Thank you their breakfast will be medicated since I saw 2 fish with stringy pale colored poop tonight when I went to turn off the light... I feed twice a day, should both meals be medicated or just breakfast?

I would feed solely with metro soaked food.

 

[Humblefish]

Once a day is fine.

I would feed solely with metro soaked food.

^^ Both answers are correct. It might just take a little longer to clear out all the worms, if feeding metro soaked food once per day.

 

[Dizzirn]

@Humblefish

Thank you again I will feed twice a day with medication