Allie

Prince is gone!
He was looking so bloated yesterday. I think he got overwhelmed with dead or dying c.worms. I cannot wait until this is over with. This definitely is a betta killer. He was the last betta I bought that last week 2 months ago. I hate getting up in the morning these days...
Sunny is the ONLY betta boy who is showing improvements like my cichlids.
RIP Pretty boy. I hope to find one who looks just like you someday.

Martinismommy

Darnit Allie! I'm so sorry you lost your gorgeous boy....This has been heart wrenching to watch you go through this....I really hope it comes to an end soon with no more casualties....

RIP handsome Prince....We will miss you....

Allie

It's like I am at war. Fighting a loosing battle for most of my betta boys.
Man the quality of fish around here pales in comparison to the ones you have found your way.
It's making me sick.

Shawnie

im so sorry allie...Im hoping this all ends soon for you...

Alessa

OMG Allie, I am so sorry... RIP Prince. I hope this is finally over soon.

MinxMermaid

oh gosh allie, i'm so sorry for your loss

i was just looking at his picture last nite at how pretty he was

wishing you happier betta days ahead.

mlinden84

Allie - I'm so sorry you lost your pretty little boy.

clinton1621

I'm sorry to hear about your loss, I've been reading your posts about your troubles with these and I looked around a lot to see what would help... this guys blog I read seems pretty good, he mentions trying various meds that supposedly treated them but had little to no effect... he said that a vet told him the worms going around are now immune to most anti-parasitic treatments (prazi-pro and etc.) Heres what he said finally worked that the vet gave him, I hope this helps


Finally, on my 15th call, I found a Vetrinarian who dabbles in Fish Medicine. A breeder of Discus himself, he had encountered a particular nasty batch of Camallanus worms himself.
Through trial and error, he found a wormer that works.
This wormer is Fenbendazole.
So, he contacted an aquatic biologist friend, and they worked out a dosage.
Dissolve 3CC of powdered Fenbendazole in 100ml of water.
Mix well, then add as many bloodworms as you need to feed your fish. Soak for 30 mins to 1 hour, then dump the entire container in the tank, water and all.
So, for 14.35 in cost, I picked up my Fenbendazole in powder/crushed form.
The brand name it goes under is Panacur.
I brought it home, and prepared the first dose.
It seemed to really soak into the bloodworms, changing them to a slightly lighter and grayish color tone.
I fed the fish 2x A Day for 2 days.
I watched the affected fish carefully.
Within 36 hours, all worms have withered and dropped away from the affected fish.
Within 48 hours, I could find no remaining fish with Camallanus Worms protuding.
I followed up with a good gravel vac and a large water change.
I repeat this treatment in 2 weeks time, and then again in 2 weeks following if need be.
I have enough medication to do at least 7 more doses.
However, I dont think I will need it.


Heres the link if you want to read the whole article...
http://www.petfish.net/kb/entry/154

Allie

Yes I've read thru that awhile ago. It's the article that brought to me to also try Prazi pro. We cannot get most of the meds affective on c.worms in Canada.
I have a medicated food treatment which says it treats Camallanus worms right on the bottle. Fishnfry gave me it.
It's working with my cichlids, they are all showing improvement except male keyhole cichlid (who brought the worms here) but the betta are just different species. Labyrinth fish are so delicate especially betta sp. I don't expect any of my boys to survive. Prince was looking great a week ago...the past 3 days his fins rotted, got bloated/pine coney looking and no color. He was being treat for the worms and the bacterial infection. The food is for both, plus they are all being treated with triple sulfa. Unfortunely the treatment seems to overwhelm the little betta body.

shellbell4ever

Oh Allie... I'm so Sorry for your loss
I hope this all ends very soon for you!!!
It's all so heart wrenching
My prayers are with you!

Fishies-for-me

I used the jungle labs food to successfully treat my guppies. The male who came here with them I caught after aweek or two and the worms were hanging out of him still even after a full course of the food. I then decided I had nothing to lose as he would die anyhow. I had him in a QT tank already and I fed him just medicated food without a break instead of 3 days on and 4 off ...it did not seem to have any ill effects on him and he survived and was put back in the main tank after about 3 weeks of eating that food and then another couple of weeks of qt just to make sure. That was about 3 months ago or so and there are no signs of worms in that tank. I did lose a couple of females after birth last week and was scared it may be the worms so I opened them up and there was no sign of worms in their body. The food is very hard and dry so I think constipation with it could be a problem but it wasn't for the guppy. The tank he came out of I fed the food as according to the instrutions...3 days on 4 days off and if they were infected it worked to kill what ever was in there to. I hope that food works as good for you as it did for me. Good luck to you and your fish. I am so sorry that you have suffered so many losses in such a short time. I hope the rest of your fish make it....good luck.

mrsmuffin

Allie I am so sorry to hear that! I know that you are just ready for all of this to be over...

Allie

I have been going thru all of this for 6 months now...I've lost 10 Betta, a keyhole cichlid, 4 diamond tetra, a wide bar datnoid and expect to lose one more betta at least.
Thanks for sharing your experience...it helps to hear positive stories. Yeah I have a good feeling about the food, since most of the fish except 2 are looking a lot better.

Jacquitaz

Allie, I am so sorry for your loss, you seem to be having the same luck as we are at the moment. It is a horrible feeling isn't it. You begin to dread going to the tanks in case something has happened. Hopefully things will improve. Jacquitaz.

Allie

Thanks...yeah it's no fun dreading looking at tanks which once gave us such enjoyment. I think I have the problem under control here with the other fish.
Betta can't handle this internal parasite at all it seems. My last guys and Price have only been exposed for 2 months...that's when I got them all. Sunny looks great at the moment...I am hoping he can handle this treatment...it takes 4 weeks to complete and I have 3 left. Felix who looks awful, yet 2 weeks ago had so much growth on him I could see more colors coming in his fins in the re growth....now he looks like poop. Sunny had lots of shredded fins now has them pretty much healed up. This parasite is unpredictable.

LilMollieBreeder

well I hope everything goes well in the future for the rest of your fish. I know your pain of losing fish. Last night I lost almost all of my baby dalmatian molly fry...and I don't know why...it wasn't pH spike or any other spikes...I still can't figure it out...maybe they were sick? any way I really hope Allie, you get through this without losing any more fish

Allie

Thanks for your support and everyone's today....I am in a very volatile mood these days with all that is going on with my fish my poor Aunt.

Devon

My gosh Allie, what a bad time you've been having lately. Prince was really a wonderful boy, I even voted for him in the prettiest betta contest!! I know he's swimming free now and will do a happy betta dance forever somewhere in the sky.

Allie

Thanks.

Tazmiche

oh friend!!!! it's such a bad time at the mo!!! WE have both had losses, my 'God dog' is in hospital, Bella my mates dog was put to sleep today and one of my work mates died today!!! There must be one big party over where we go when we pop!!

My thoughts are SOOOO with you matey!!!

voiceless_kat

Allie, please accept my condolencenses for the loss of Prince. Surely you have suffered more than your share of sorrow over that parasite/worm problem. I wish I could just send a healing thought and make all of your pain about your aunt's illness and the fish illness go away.

Be strong, Girl! You are such a wonderful fish keeper; and fish helper. It will take all you have to stay positive, but do try.

I am sending healing thoughts; and loving prayers your way, to you and your fish kids. I hope thinks take a big change for the better very soon. Remember that miracle, keep praying for it!!

Hug, Val

Lucy

Oh, Allie, I'm so sorry, you've been through so much.
My heart and prayers are with you.
Prince was a gorgeous boy.

pamd

Allie, I'm so sorry for the loss of Prince and of course for all the others who have gone before him. Those worms are horrible, horrible, horrible and I'm so sad they have caused you such deep grief. It must be difficult right now, but please take time to take care of yourself.

Fishies-for-me

I found this online.... http://www.members.tripod.com/~PPGA/dewormerart.html

Darlene

Allie, I'm very sorry for all your fish losses. I hope everything starts to look up for you with your aunt and fish.

Allie

Allie

Thanks Val. Your support means a lot as does everyone's here. You guys understand and are on the same wave length as I am when it comes to my pets.

COBettaCouple

I'm so sorry you lost Prince too.