Red Worms? HELP!

[crimsonrain]

My keyhole cichlid looks as if there are red worm like things sticking out of its anal hole. its body right before it has a very slight depression. Is this a parasite? What can I treat it with? All my lfs has for parasites is had-a-snail. Thanks

 

[dhm325]

I am not an expert but it seems that your fish may have Camallanus worms (actually not a worm but really a nematode). I have used both Levimasole and Flubendazole to treat this type of infection. I suggest that you search this forum using "Camallanus," "flubendazole" and/or "levamisol" for further information.

These nematodes are highly infectious and you should assume that they have spread to all of the other fish in your tank. Sorry.

I hope this helps.

 

[crimsonrain]

it does thank you, i did some research and I guess this worm isnt as bad as others, but needs to be treated and cam be treated with most de-wormers. thanks for the info.

 

[fishgeek]

dh has got it in one
early treatment gives the best chance of survival and poss repeat treatment even in no further signs seen


ps nematodes are commonly called round worms

 

[crimsonrain]

ok i got metronidazole...will this help? it says it is most effective for cichlids

 

[fishgeek]

i dont see metronidazol listed anywhere in the response to your query

no it will not help in the treatment of camallanus
i use levamisol , flubendazol is also reported to work well , you need an anthelminthic medication(dewormer) not an antibiotic(metro)

 

[crimsonrain]

i know it was a mistake. i got it because the name sounded familar, with the reason being my cichlids before these had some sort of intestinal protozoan. The product I have is Paragon II.

 

[tjnelson44]

This seems to be worth reading concerning the worms.
www.thekrib.com/Diseases/nematodes.html#21
Trevor