Hello,
On Monday, January 12, 2015, I noticed one of my Electric Blue Jack Dempsey’s with white stringy poop and a couple of small red worms protruding from his anus. Not seeing this before, I immediately looked online and it appeared to be Camallanus Worms.
I went online and found two possible treatments. One involving Fenbendazole powder mixed with food. The other involved Levamisole HCl Powder. I ordered both online.
Wednesday, I received the Fenbendazole powder and followed the directions, soaking it in food for 30 minutes to an hour. After a couple of feedings, I am still noticing the worms from their anus.
Thursday, I received the Levamisole HCl Powder.
I followed these directions:
1. Remove active carbon and UV lights from your filter (if any).
2. Feed your fish as you normally would.
3. Do a 50% water change with your favorite de-chlorinator.
4. Add Levamisole HCl Powder to your aquarium and keep the lights off for 24 hours. For best results, use newspaper to block out the light.
5. After 24 hours, do a 75% water change with your favorite de-chlorinator.
After the 24 hours, I still see the worms. The EBJD’s are trying to rub stuff and at times swimming in a jerking motion behavior.
I am now performing the 75% water change. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Eric
On Monday, January 12, 2015, I noticed one of my Electric Blue Jack Dempsey’s with white stringy poop and a couple of small red worms protruding from his anus. Not seeing this before, I immediately looked online and it appeared to be Camallanus Worms.
I went online and found two possible treatments. One involving Fenbendazole powder mixed with food. The other involved Levamisole HCl Powder. I ordered both online.
Wednesday, I received the Fenbendazole powder and followed the directions, soaking it in food for 30 minutes to an hour. After a couple of feedings, I am still noticing the worms from their anus.
Thursday, I received the Levamisole HCl Powder.
I followed these directions:
1. Remove active carbon and UV lights from your filter (if any).
2. Feed your fish as you normally would.
3. Do a 50% water change with your favorite de-chlorinator.
4. Add Levamisole HCl Powder to your aquarium and keep the lights off for 24 hours. For best results, use newspaper to block out the light.
5. After 24 hours, do a 75% water change with your favorite de-chlorinator.
After the 24 hours, I still see the worms. The EBJD’s are trying to rub stuff and at times swimming in a jerking motion behavior.
I am now performing the 75% water change. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Eric