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Effective treatment for Hydra, Intestinal parasites including Hexamita, Gill fl ukes and Callamanus
Flubendazole is a compound belonging to a group of chemical compounds which are effective in controlling
intestinal parasites like round worms, tape worms and pin worms, etc. These compounds are NOT antibiotics.
They do not control bacteria or fungal infections and in fact may escalate these problems as they kill off the
other infections. This compound is not the cure all.
Flubendazole is useful for controlling intestinal parasites. These parasites include most of the nematodes, fl ukes
and protozoa. Flubendazole is active through adsorption into the fi sh skin and gills. The drug does not have to
be eaten to be effective. This makes the drug useful for treating fi shes which have quit eating due to irritation
from infection.
Effective treatment can be achieved with a dose of 1/2 gram per 5 gallons of treated water. A much higher
economical treatment can be achieved by removing half of the water in the treated tank as long as the usual
aeration and mixing can be maintained.
First things fi rst, the tank water should be changed. It is not necessary to clean the tank, just change the water,
all of it. After treatment, change it again. The bodies of the dead animals need to be removed. Also, it is best to
have live wiggling or jumping food in front of the patients as they recover so have live baby brine shrimp or
worms ready for the treated fi shes.
Add 1/4 teaspoon of the medication for each 5 gallons of tank water. It may fl oat for a while, but it needs to be
mixed into the tank water, swirl it in to dissolve. Hydra, Ick and Velvet take three days to remove. Heximeta
may take three doses to remove completely over fi ve to seven days to complete. Three days after the fi rst
treatment change the water again. Add another dose of 1/4 teaspoon/5 gal. to the fresh water. Change the water
a second time after 5 to 7 days.
This should take care of everything. A third dose after three or four weeks will insure the treatment, but usually
isnʼt necessary unless symptoms reappear.
