Mary K Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) Does Fritz ParaCleanse treat the tank also or just the fish? I think I may have brought in parasites, either on wet gravel stored outside, or a new cypress knee or a outdoor tub sponge filter I temporarily used in a holding tub I used to transfer fish and plants to new tank. Three stupid mistakes on my part. Newbie lesson learned. Thanks for any input. PS FYI I found this on this Disease Guide Poster on Fritz website. https://fritzaquatics.com/assets/files/uploads/Disease_Guide_Poster_Sm.pdf Edited May 10, 2021 by Mary K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 It does both. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwack Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I found this discussion of praziquantel on a reef forum from a couple years back. It sounds like the prazi will kill active worms, but not their eggs. They suggest doing a food soak to treat internal parasites. I attached the whole thing, even though some of it is only applicable to marine aquariums. Hope some of that helps! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary K Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) Another question I am treating tank with Paracleans using the Co-Op instructions. 7 days, then water change. And from what Im reading above I should I feed a food that combines metronidazole and praziquantel? Thanks again. I do appreciate y'all help. Edited May 12, 2021 by Mary K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mary K said: Another question I am treating tank with Paracleans using the Co-Op instructions. 7 days, them water change. And from what Im reading above I should I feed a food that combines metronidazole and praziquantel? Thanks again. I do appreciate y'all help. You don't have too. Just watch the fish. If you see signs of a specific disease, then treat the single disease per directions on the box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary K Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 Yeah I hope the ParaCleans works fast enough for the few I have left. Also treating with Maracyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 @Schwack I'm about to use ParaCleanse to treat probable intestinal parasites. Do fish swallow the medicated water into their digestive system? The instructions from ParaCleanse and ACO say that it treats internal parasites, but don't say you need to actively find a way to make them swallow it. Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 the meds are absorbed thought they skin of the fish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalmedByFish Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Colu said: the meds are absorbed thought they skin of the fish Good. Thank you. Anyone know if I should take my Purigen bags out of my filters while I use the ParaCleanse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 1 hour ago, CalmedByFish said: Good. Thank you. Anyone know if I should take my Purigen bags out of my filters while I use the ParaCleanse? I would remove purigen when treating with meds 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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