--Bruce Stallsmith
fundulus_at_hotmail.com
>From: Jim Langan <jpl_at_wrmed.com>
>Reply-To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
>To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
>Subject: NANFA-- Anchor worms in wild caught Fundulus diaphanus
>Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 08:37:21 -0500
>
>Hello everyone,
>
>I have a wild caught Fundulus diaphanus from eastern Wisconsin. After
>examination I have concluded that these fish are infested with anchor worms
>[as best I can tell]. The worms are .5-.7 inches long, attached to the
>skin [below scales] of the fish. a small "y" is present on the outer most
>segment of the trunk. I've tried 8 days on "aquari-sol" [copper sulfate
>based] and 4 days on "quick cure" [methelene blue based" and 3 days on
>"formalin".
>
>My water temperature is 70 - 74 degrees F. fluctuating slightly between day
>and night. I have given the fish regular water changes and I am convinced
>that the worms [there are specifically two] are not multiplying.
>
>Some thoughts that I have had are to raise the water temperature to 85
>degrees F. and re-try the treatments. Physically remove the worms and
>treat with a mild antibiotic until the fish heals. My concern about the
>later is that the worms could grow back.
>
>Is it possible that these may not be anchor worms. I've not seen any
>viable pictures in any of my fish books, however, several fellow killie
>keepers have come to my conclusion on the diagnosis.
>
>Any suggestions are sincerely appreciated.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>Jim Langan
>
>jim.langan_at_dyn-eng.com
>
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