Guppy Help

[Min8040]

I have a female guppy which gave birth to some fry nearly a month ago. Since she gave birth she has 3 red tiny prick type thing hanging out of her rear end. They stick out about 1/2mm. I`ve got no idea as to what this might be. She is due again inbout a weeks time from now (maybe 2). I cant get a pic of them as my camera isn`t the best plus the fact the pricks or what ever are tiny.
Any ideas as to what they may be?

Any and all advice appreciated.



Cheers, Min.

 

[This Old Spouse]

Could they be fry that didn't quite get delivered?

 

[fluttermoth]

Sounds more like Cammalanus worms; they're quite common in guppies.

You'll probably need to speak to a vet, especially if you're in the UK; you need either Levamisole or Panacur I believe.

 

[Min8040]

Sounds more like Cammalanus worms; they're quite common in guppies.

You'll probably need to speak to a vet, especially if you're in the UK; you need either Levamisole or Panacur I believe.

I don`t know if they are worms, it has been their since her last batch of fry. Hasn`t gotten worse or better. She might of had this before she had her fry just I didn`t notice them.

Edit: I`m from Australia.

 

[fluttermoth]

I can't think of anything else it could be, other than worms.

 

[Min8040]

I can't think of anything else it could be, other than worms.

You are right. Callamanus Worms. I did a search online and thats what they look like. How do I go about treating this?

 

[fluttermoth]

What you need is levamisole hydorchloride (brand name Levamisole, in the UK at least). You may be able to buy it online, if not you'll need a vet to prescribe it for you.

 

[Min8040]

What you need is levamisole hydorchloride (brand name Levamisole, in the UK at least). You may be able to buy it online, if not you'll need a vet to prescribe it for you.

Would it be ok to use this stuff? Its in water treatment and is Levamisole based
https/www.petstock.com.au/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=3627&category_id=176&redirected=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=162
I know its for birds but I have read online that some people have had sucsess with bird treatments. As well as pig and what not.
I need to know asap as I`ll be going there very shortly.

Thanks, Min.

Ps: If the link breaks forum rules i`m sorry and mods/admin please delete.

 

[fluttermoth]

Levamisole is a pretty good general anthelmintic (worm killing substance) that is well tolerated by fish. The dosage is 2ppm (or 2mg/l, it's the same concentration) for 24 hours.

 

[Min8040]

I ended up getting Worm-Enda (Poultry Wormer). It has Levamisole Hydrochloride.
I`m just not sure how much to dose. My tank is at 147lt.
On the bottle it says:
Amount of water to be added mL
100
200
400
600
800

Dose mL (bottle dispenses 16 drops/mL)
8
16
32
48
64


I`ve got no idea and I don`t want to kill my fish. Can someone please help.

Thanks, Min.

 

[fluttermoth]

Somwhere on the bottle it'll say what concentration the levamisole is.