Internal Parasite (Camallanus)???? HELP

I have panda platy that looked like it had a worm or string hanging out of it.... did a little research and I believe it may have Internal Parasite (Camallanus). it is in a tank with other fish. How do I treat and do I have to worry about the other fish now getting this?

 

I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. Are you positive that's what it is?
If one fish has it, all fish should be treated. If you share equipment between multiple tanks, they should be treated a well.

Until someone with personal experience comes along, here are a couple of stickies from our members:
Camallanus Worms | Freshwater Fish Disease and Fish Health Forum | 83981
How To Get Rid Of Camallanus/nematode Worms | Freshwater Fish Disease and Fish Health Forum | 41023

Good luck!

 

yeah I am pretty sure. I then saw the same on my other Panda Platy which I think is pregnant and on one of my bumble bee platys....

 

Camallanus worms look more like small red hairs hanging out of the anus.
I'm not sure that's what you have.

Hopefully someone wlse will chime in. From that picture I'm not convinced its even parasites. I'm no expert though.

 

Not camallanus, Levimasole or two cycles of Fenbendazole should clear it up no problem. 2 cycles of Flubendazole will work too

 

Not camallanus, Levimasole or two cycles of Fenbendazole should clear it up no problem. 2 cycles of Flubendazole will work too

Can you tell me where I may be able to get Levimasole or Fenbendazole? When I enter those into Amazon I get all kinds of other parasite meds but not these.

 

Can you tell me where I may be able to get Levimasole or Fenbendazole? When I enter those into Amazon I get all kinds of other parasite meds but not these.

I dunno if you can order it online. If you live in the US then any or most pet stores would carry it

Just make sure it isn't just large poop. Did you feed them anything weird recently?

 

There's an e-mail address here:
Treating Your water with Levamisole

If you do a forum search for Levimasole and Fenbendazole you'll find several threads.

Just make sure it isn't just large poop. Did you feed them anything weird recently?

That's what it looks like to me

 

I dunno if you can order it online. If you live in the US then any or most pet stores would carry it

Just make sure it isn't just large poop. Did you feed them anything weird recently?

no just the normal food I feed them. It is only happening in the 4 platy, the 4 cory cats aren't having the issue that I can tell....

There's an e-mail address here:
Treating Your water with Levamisole

If you do a forum search for Levimasole and Fenbendazole you'll find several threads.



That's what it looks like to me

Should I observe them for a couple of days before I treat them for something that isn't an issue?

 

I would and maybe fast a couple of days, but like I said, I'm no expert,
Are they acting lethargic?

 

I would and maybe fast a couple of days, but like I said, I'm no expert,
Are they acting lethargic?

No, Very active.

 

I would monitor. Just to make sure it isn't poop. The pic looks like poop

 

I don’t see worms. FWIW, the easiest way to get levamisole is through a feed/farm store. It’s sold as a dewormer for sheep under the name Prohibit.

 

How are your fish doing?

 

How are your fish doing?

I think they are good. I have never had platy and did not know they pooped stings.... They are all happy and healthy and one of my Panda Platys is Gravid... I am expecting fry in the next couple of weeks I believe....
Thank you for asking!