Seeking Camallanus/Capillaria Advice

["David A. Youngker" <nestor10@mindspring.com>]

I figure that the two most readily-available sources for this information
are the Apisto List and Discus-L. Unfortunately, Discus-L is subject to up
to two-week turnarounds on information, provided you get anything useful to
begin with...

I've had a case of nematodes display themselves in a Paradisefish that I
picked up as a breeder - I know, far from an Apisto, but the populations of
Anabantids I maintain (3 types) help pay a significant portion of the cost
of the fish I *really* want through local sales. Believe it or not, this is
the first case I've ever experienced, even though I've kept more than a few
wild-caught fish. And as I don't wish for it to spread, either to my
breeding population or especially my sellables, I thought to pick up a few
pointers.

The most commonly-recommended treatment I've picked up on is Levamisole
Hydrochloride, usually through dissolving the med in a little water and
soaking dried food for internal application. (This might be a chance to try
brine enrichment through an emulsion, also.) I live in an area where
obtaining a fairly pure source wouldn't be problematic, as it's used for
farm animals also. Is this method still viable, or does experience lead to a
better treatment method? And what seems to be the best time span for
re-treating the developing cysts/larvae?

Also, I'd be interested in finding out about the transmission mechanics, as
that type of info appears to be rare in the on-line aquaria sources.
Somehow, I don't think fish pick them up quite the same way as sheep.

Thanks much...

-Y-

David A. Youngker
http://www.mindspring.com/~nestor10
nestor10@mindspring.com




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