Fish Intestinal Worms?

[Fish Vader]

My fish are producing what looks like a tape worm. They seem swollen and very hungry. Two gouramis are already dead and the six new platties three are developing the symptoms. The angel fish seems un-effected and the crayfish is his usual self.
The symptoms are:
1. On two, a white spot in front of dorsal fin.
2. A dark patch developing in the head.
3. Long thin white faeces that snaps off in sections.
4. Almost constant defication.

ANY hints or help would be graciously accepted.

Thanks in advance.

 

[sussexgirl]

My fish are producing what looks like a tape worm. They seem swollen and very hungry. Two gouramis are already dead and the six new platties three are developing the symptoms. The angel fish seems un-effected and the crayfish is his usual self.
The symptoms are:
1. On two, a white spot in front of dorsal fin.
2. A dark patch developing in the head.
3. Long thin white faeces that snaps off in sections.
4. Almost constant defication.

ANY hints or help would be graciously accepted.

Thanks in advance.

Any chance you could use the 'cut and paste consult form' in the links at the top of the page as this information really helps.

 

[WILDER]

You will need an internal parasite med, whats your location.

 

[Fish Vader]

1. Water parameters. (ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, PH, temp', Hardness etc)
Last test, 22/01/07 showed nothing unusual. Temp - 24 degrees

2. A full description of the fishes symptoms.
1. On two, a white spot in front of dorsal fin.
2. A dark patch developing in the head.
3. Long thin white faeces that snaps off in sections.
4. Almost constant defication.

3. How often you do water changes and how much.
20% every week due to condition of fish

4. Any chemicals and treatments you add to the water.
Plant food, bio suppliment, water conditioner, filter aid and now anti-fungal treatment

5. What tank mates are in the tank.
6 silver platties, one angel fish, one sword tail, one crayfish (formerly two gourami and angel fish, 15 shrimp ((tropical, not food))

6. Tank size.
5' x 1.5' x 1.5'

7. Finally Have you recently added any new fish?
6 silver platties and live daphina

 

[WILDER]

Internal parsites can cause bacterial infections on top.
Get you some info.

Look under internal worm infection.
http/www.2cah.com/pandora/Disease.html#Worm