CorydorasEthan Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 Okay, so over the past few months, my fish have been healthly, but I always noticed them rubbing their sides against the sand (guppies, cories, and algae eaters). I also had a bristlenose pleco and a pearl gourami in the aquarium, but they didn't rub themselves against the sand. Two days ago, the pleco suddenly died, but everyone else in the tank was fine. Just yesterday, the gourami stopped eating and only swam around in a small area in his aquarium. Yesterday night, I noticed something hanging out of him that wasn't feces. I think it's a parasite. Does anyone know of any medications I can use to get rid of this parasite? I watched a video by Cory on Fritz Paracleanse, but it is not at my PetSmart or PetCo. Would you think it would be at a local store (I live nowhere near the Co-Op)? Also, if not, are there any other medications to try? And are they fry and egg safe (I have guppy fry and cory eggs)? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 prazipro API general cure Esha g dex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Phoenix Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I am by no means an expert but I have very sensitive Dwarf Blue Gouramis. The first time they got sick, I lost three of them. I then did this treatment that Cory recommended https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/faqs/how-to-use-quaratine-med-trio?_pos=1&_sid=4918acfd8&_ss=r It cured the last two I had. I put them into another community tank and now they are sick again with something different. I put them back in the hospital tank and treated them with the trifecta again. I ordered mine online and received it all pretty quickly. I wish you luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorydorasEthan Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Okay here's an update: The day after I posted this topic my gourami stopped acting lethargic and was back to normal. He was hungry as usual and came up to the glass when I walk by the tank. I haven't noticed the parasites on anyone right now, but my cories, siamese algae eaters, and some guppies still rub/itch themselves against the sand occasionally. Could these fish also have internal parasites, or is this just something they always do? My albino cories and guppies have done this for at least four months now without any problems. But then again, I have to consider the sudden death of my bristlenose pleco (who didn't scratch herself she showed no symptoms, so she might have had parasites or maybe not). What are your guy's thoughts on this matter? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 That a sign of parasites rubbing on things in the tank I would still treat all main tank for parasites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 It's internal parasites and flukes. Hit them with API General Cure per directions and then hit them again in 3 weeks, full course. Then watch them. If the flashing returns, hit them with PraziPro. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorydorasEthan Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Mmiller2001 said: It's internal parasites and flukes. Hit them with API General Cure per directions and then hit them again in 3 weeks, full course. Then watch them. If the flashing returns, hit them with PraziPro. Are these safe for guppy fry and snails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 16 minutes ago, CorydorasEthan said: Are these safe for guppy fry and snails? Snails for sure. I'd imagine it's safe for fry, but I can't be sure as I've never tested it. Personally, I'd dose the fry if they are infected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorydorasEthan Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 Update: I treated the fish, with one packet of API General Cure per 10 gallons. Is it okay if I feed the fish while the medication is active? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 30 minutes ago, CorydorasEthan said: Update: I treated the fish, with one packet of API General Cure per 10 gallons. Is it okay if I feed the fish while the medication is active? You can. Some recommend to hold off for a few days. I feed frozen daphnia while treating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swivvr Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 is it a sign of parasites if corydoras twitch to the side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorydorasEthan Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share Posted February 21, 2021 22 minutes ago, swivvr said: is it a sign of parasites if corydoras twitch to the side Yeah if they do it a lot it is probably a sign, especially if they are doing it and rubbing their body on the substrate at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 10 hours ago, swivvr said: is it a sign of parasites if corydoras twitch to the side If they are flashing, rubbing sides on something, with no outward signs like white dots, then it's flukes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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