Parasitic Worms

[superjalami30]

OK, heres the rundown.
I bought a bolivian ram approx 1 year ago.
Shortly after taking it out of quarantine and placing it in my main tank I noticed red worms hanging from its anus.
After some research I found a product called prazipro. (I'm sure most know of it).
Anyhow, I treated the tank accordingly, however it took 6-7 treatments to work.

Again.....this was approx 1 year ago.
At the time I didnt have the internet.

Now, the other day, I noticed the worms were back.
After some research on the interent I have learned that these worms may be camellanus worms.
Prazipro does now kill these worms. (apparently)
But, the question(s) remains, why did the worms go away when I treated the tank a year ago?
Why have I not seen the worms in a year?
Could they actually be camellanus worms? (they are thin and red)
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Has anybody had this same problem?
I could go on and on with the questions, but I'm sure you get the point.
I'm at a loss.

Camellanus worms can be killed of using the following med's.
Levamisole
Fenbendazole
Flubendazol

All of the above need to be prescribed by an Vet.
However, all of the above are not available in Canada.
I've heard of a product called "aquatronic discomb", it has the active ingredient Levamisole in it.
Has anyone heard of or used it?


I'm in a pickle.

 

[WILDER]

Levamisole is the best med.
Certain internal parasite meds need a certain ph to be really affective.
Fish can live with a few internal parasites it when the fish gets stressed they do there damage.
Meds kill the mature worms, but its the eggs that need killing after they have gone.

 

[superjalami30]

Thanks Wilder.
Yeah, everything I've read points to Levamisole.
But, like I said, it's not legal in Canada.
Fortunatly I live close to minnesota, and I'm going there in a few months time.
I spose I'll have to get some there and sneak it across the border. sama:
Yikes.

 

[paulf]

Levamisole is the best med.
Certain internal parasite meds need a certain ph to be really affective.
Fish can live with a few internal parasites it when the fish gets stressed they do there damage.
Meds kill the mature worms, but its the eggs that need killing after they have gone.

Can you show me where it says that levamisole is the best med? and can you also show me where it says levamisole is tested or approved for use on fish to treat camallanus worms??

Much as I detest Prazipro I would use that again and use it for a month as said on the instructions.

I have to be honest, knowing what the laws are like in Canada, I am amazed that you are allowed to buy or use Prazzi

 

[WILDER]

Most sites recommend levamisole if you can get your hands on the stuff.
Never used any of these meds to be honest. so couldn't recommend one over the other useless you have used them.

 

[paulf]

Most sites recommend levamisole if you can get your hands on the stuff.
Never used any of these meds to be honest. so couldn't recommend one over the other useless you have used them.

No having a go at you, but also it says on a bottle of prazzi that its safe for fish use... but its never even been tested on fish as far as I and others have managed to find out. The same goes for levmisole, it might work, but that doesnt mean its safe for the fish.
Thats the reason the laws on meds here are so harsh, its a lot more stringent in the UK and Canada than in the states. Here meds like that need to be approved, in the states there are very few regulations as to what you can adminster to animals/fish