Re: NANFA-- anchor worms?

D. Martin Moore (archimedes_at_master.localink4.com)
Thu, 26 Aug 1999 00:25:45 -0500

One remedy which has been around since Innes' day (seems like I
always go back to him for advice!) is a formalin dip. Strength
recommendations vary, but most modern reseachers favor a
strength of about 250 ppm, for about 30 minutes. This should be
repeated in two days.

> Well, the fish I collected in Wisconsin this summ are settling in to their
> new home and growing well. I have had 2 fish with parasites that look to
> be anchor worms. The beasties range from 2 to 5 mm long, are white or
> pale yellow, and have a bifurcated tail. I was albe to pull one out of a
> fine scale dace, but a juvenile bluegill has one of htese growing on his
> dorsal fin.
>
> Is my ID correct?
>
> If so, what remedies have worked for you all?
>
> I could pull them out as they show up, I am just concerned that I will be
> doing this for a long time and I want to really get rid of the beasties to
> avoid contaminating my other tanks. I am considering using clout in the
> infected tank as Pet Warehouse has the stuff pretty cheap. Unfortunately,
> the infected tank is also home to dwarf crayfish and some really neat
> snails that I would prefer not to loose. Does anyone know the effect of
> clout (or other anchorworm treatment) on these critters?
>
> Geoff Kimber
> Tucson, Az
>
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Prost,

Martin

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