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I'm using tank buddies parasite clear. Do I understand correctly that I should leave it out until the entire course, i.e. 3 tablets over 6 days, is completed? Thanks for the advice.

How long do I need to keep charcoal out of the filter after I apply a dose?

That's another thing - bloodworms. I've read that being frozen destroys parasites they may have, but I don't completely believe it, and I suspect that's where my troubles began. How is this viewed among experienced aquarists?

Thanks for the quick answers. I meant 78 on the temp (sorry). I have wondered if they would be more comfortable with the water a bit cooler. But it's a very steady 78. The plants are in their 5th day of quarantine. I didn't realize with the first set of plants that I should do this, but...

I've had a painted platy for about 5 weeks (which is all the experience I have is fish keeping). Judging by the anal fin, it's a female. Over the last several days she has been passing what I've seen described as "dental floss" stool, which I presume to be symptomatic of a capillaria...