![]() Suggested Diet for CORRECT energy and fiber levels/content: The bottom line without introduction in the last few months what many might think is an internal parasite problem is very likely not and is a much more common Aeromonas bacterial infection (which is all around from the soil to your substrate and does not need introduction into the aquarium) or also quite possible, with the plethora of well marketed fish foods with poor energy levels and poor fiber contents, a nutritional issue. Otherwise, follow any circumstantial evidence that may be pointing to other copycat symptoms which may include internal Aeromonas infections, Ichthyophonus, osmoregulation issues, simple aging/genetics/earlier life trauma that injured internal organs, or quite often poor diet which can cause eventual liver & kidney damage as well as making a fish more susceptible to intestinal Aeromonas infections (which can present in feces like parasitic infections). So always look for identifiable evidence of actual worms, and lacking these, utilize all circumstantial evidence to confirm otherwise, including the chances of introduction. If you have had a certain fish for over a year, with no additions or possible intermediate hosts in the last six months, chances are you do not have one of these worms infestations listed. Readers should note that ALL these parasites are INTRODUCED, whether by a fish directly or by an intermediate host such as a snail. Annelids (Segmented Worms), Detritus Wormsīasics, Identification, and TREATMENT in Aquarium and Pond Fish.Suggested Treatments/Preventatives for Both Internal/External.Treatment of Internal Nematodes (& some Internal Trematodes).Nematodes (Round Worms) Including Camallanus, Capillari.Treatment of External Flukes, Planaria, etc.Platyhelminthes (Trematodes, Flukes, Fish Lice, Flat worms, Planaria). ![]() ![]() The Index below index breaks down the Worms into their three Phylums:Īs well as information about Feeding Worms & Anchor Worms, which are not worms, rather copepod crustaceans. Updated 7/3/20 FISH PARASITE & NON PARASITE WORMS By Carl Strohmeyer-PAMR 40+ years experience ![]()
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