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[sjolliff]

My fishless cycle is nearly done, but just look properly around the tank and in the filter and its full of about 2 different types of leeches do i need to start again?

 

[Sofia]

How did they get in the tank?

I would just remove them do a water change and then test the water and carry on. I doubt they would have caused enough damage to warrant you having to start over.

 

[sjolliff]

i dont mean 1 or 2 there 30+Through the pond mature media i used, full of big leeches and eggs and little ones
there in all my filter media in a tetratec ex1200, and a few in the tank 125L and in the sand

i dont mean 1 or 2 there 30+Through the pond mature media i used, full of big leeches and eggs and little ones
there in all my filter media in a tetratec ex1200, and a few in the tank 125L and in the sand

its the damege they will do to the fish
when i get them

 

[sjolliff]

Too late im boiling all my filter media and cleaning everything and starting again, 6 weeks of my life wasted lol,
just been reading that the leeches and the little ones iv got suck on the fish so not good

 

[Sofia]

Oh dear,

Well lesson learned huh? Good luck!

 

[WILDER]

Good Luck.

 

[sjolliff]

Cheers
found out today from another member i could of used white spot treament and after a week they would be dead.
iv bought some just incase there still some about but i doubt that,
anyway the pond media made my tank look flithy with all the cr*p in it so its given me the chance to clean everything

 

[Sofia]

found out today from another member i could of used white spot treament and after a week they would be dead.

I did not know this.

 

[WILDER]

I doubt a whitespot med would do much.
There anti crustaceon med by interpet but it completely wipes the benefical bacteria out in the filter.

Leeches



Symptoms:

Infected fish can be seen with worm-like organisms up to 2 inches, which firmly attach to the skin, fins, or gills. Red lesions or sucker marks may even be present.



Cause:

Leeches. Leeches feed on flesh and blood and can cause significant damage if they are not dealt with swiftly. Leeches often carry various bacterial and parasitic illnesses; therefore, secondary infections may follow. Leeches are usually introduced into the aquarium via live foods and plants.



Treatment:

The most effective medications are Fluke-Tabs, Clout, Paragon and Trifon. Salt dips are also very effective. Removing live Leeches from fish is not advisable considering how strongly they adhere to the body of the fish. Attempting to remove them may cause significant pain to the fish as well as physical damage. The lesions caused by the parasites should be treated to prevent secondary infection as well as aid in healing. Carefully dab the wounds with Methylene Blue. If you suspect that your fish may have a secondary bacterial infection, it is highly recommended to supplement treatment with a medicated antibacterial food.

 

[sjolliff]

Cheers but from other posts and advice
copper based meds will kill inverts