I have never kept goldfish before BUT I have used prazi on a variety of different fish species. It is known to be a very gentle and effective treatment. Ive never had fish show any negative reactions to it, I would chalk it up to the flukes. Prazi works quickly and in my opinion the flukes HATE it. They drop off my fish within 5 minutes of dosing it in my smaller aquariums. I would keep a close eye on the goldfish, and consider a second dose of prazi after 7 days just to be thorough.Hey , I just dosed my goldfish for flukes using prazipro/praziquantel and I’m noticing that he seems a bit lethargic just hovering in one place , kinda tilting and yawning. I’m presuming these are just the side effects of the medication and an indication of a high infestation of flukes. Could anyone let me know if this is to be expected and their own experiences with prazipro/praziquantel.
Thanks for the reply, Boba(goldfish) is doing a lot better now, gonna follow up with my second dose tomo now it’s been 5 days. U don’t happen to know how to get rid of internal worms coz boba has stringy white poop. I live in the Uk so metroplex isn’t available here. Last time I get a fish from a chain pet store.I have never kept goldfish before BUT I have used prazi on a variety of different fish species. It is known to be a very gentle and effective treatment. Ive never had fish show any negative reactions to it, I would chalk it up to the flukes. Prazi works quickly and in my opinion the flukes HATE it. They drop off my fish within 5 minutes of dosing it in my smaller aquariums. I would keep a close eye on the goldfish, and consider a second dose of prazi after 7 days just to be thorough.
Use flubendazole. 1/8 tsp per 10 gallons (10% flu solution) make sure to dissolve it REALLY well in tank water first. Its a huge pain to get dissolved so stir like crazy. I would suggest a really good gravel vac and water change 24 hours after using to get rid of any eggs or worms your fish expel.Aaaaah yesss I can get hold of Flubendazol!! Have u had good experience with it ?
Okkk will do, thanks so much for all this infoUse flubendazole. 1/8 tsp per 10 gallons (10% flu solution) make sure to dissolve it REALLY well in tank water first. Its a huge pain to get dissolved so stir like crazy. I would suggest a really good gravel vac and water change 24 hours after using to get rid of any eggs or worms your fish expel.
Important edit: add the solution slowly. Like a few small pours at a time over an hour or so. If you put too much in at once or dont dissolve it correctly, it could cause burns and issues with the slime coat dissolving.
No problem! I'm glad I could helpOkkk will do, thanks so much for all this info