Clown Loach

[modaz]

i need to know a couple of things please

what is the best thing i can buy or do to treat this?
does this affect other fish or is it just clowns and dicus?

got one in that needs URGENT help but will need to treat all my clowns

 

[WILDER]

http/www.bollmoraakvarieklubb.org/artikl...own%20loach.htm

Taken from the link.

Loss of weight or "skinny disease" is also quite common in Clown loaches. Typical symptoms are loss of weight and behaviour known as "knifeback" even though the fish is acting and eating normally. This sickness is more difficult to treat, it comes from a parasite organism (spironucleus) in the intestines of the same type that is thought to cause the so called "discus disease". I have successfully removed this disease from newly imported fish by using Spirohexol from JBL in the form of tablets. I have taken one tablet and crushed it and dissolve it in as little water as possible. I have then used discus granules which have been soaked in the solution. It becomes like a thick porridge after a short time when the food has drawn in the liquid. I then feed this to the sick fishes, after a week it looks like the sickness is gone. For the best possible effect do not feed with any other food. Flagyl (Metronidazole) also helps fight against this sickness but at least here in Sweden it is on prescription and can be a little difficult to come by.


http/www.flubenol.co.uk/

 

[WILDER]

http/www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.php?...products_id=139

 

[modaz]

thanx wilder will take a look

 

[modaz]

ok so i can only get this on line, blast it

 

[WILDER]

Which med.
There all online usually, lfs don't carry most of these meds, sorry.

 

[modaz]

thats ok it not your fault but did appreciate the links thank you