Re: Seeking Camallanus/Capillaria Advice

["Russell E. Stevens, III" <topgun3@gte.net>]

David A. Youngker wrote:
> 
> 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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I have found that when i have a Discus question and send an e-mail to  
Jack Whattley's web site, I get a very good and succinct answer to my 
quwest/provlem...russ


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