Re: Levamisol...Again

["David Shim" <David_Shim@MCKINSEY.COM>]

I've used metronidazole with moderate success in the the past.  I
quarantine affected fish then return them to my main planted tank, but it
still pops up every once in a while among the cichlids & corys.

I'm considering dosing my planted tank.  What is metronidazole's effect on
the bio filter and on plants?  Any plant species particularly sensitive?
Also, do you know of any medication more effective at irradicating
flagellate parasites?  Thanks.

David Shim









White stringy feces are typically a sign of Hexamita or Spironucleus
infection, although other causes can not be excluded completely.
Levamisole is not active on these flagellate parasites.
The most appropriate first-line treatment in your case is in my
opinion metronidazole, either as a 250 mg capsule/10 gal every
other day for three times, or as Tetra flakes for parasites (not those
for bacteria!) used for about a week.
Typically these parasites are hard to eliminate, but treatment will
reduce their number at least for several weeks or months.
If you see no response at all, you can then suspect nematodes, and
use the levamisole. I do not have the dosing data for your formulation
at this time, but if you need it I can see what I have at home. Just
let me know.







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