Re: [RML] Help! Worms

Bruce Hansen (bhansen at ozemail.com.au)
Mon, 5 Oct 1998 07:56:20 +1000

They sound like Anchor-worms to me. Try salt first - it shouldn't harm your
fish or your plants and is cheap. I would try starting at 2 tsp per gallon
and add the same amount each second day until they disappear or the fish
look stressed. Then do 20% water changes daily for a week

Hope this helps

Regards,
Bruce.

Bruce Hansen, A.N.G.F.A., Advancing Australian Aquatics.

Bruce Hansen, ANGFA, caring for our aquatic ecosystems.

Please visit us at http://www.ozemail.com.au/~fisher/angfa.htm

-----Original Message-----
From: aquapet at webtv.net <aquapet at webtv.net>
To: rainbowfish at pcug.org.au <rainbowfish at pcug.org.au>
Date: Monday, 5 October 1998 4:58
Subject: Re: [RML] Help! Worms

Hi Carvi:

><<<<Are you sure they are attached to
> the fish?>>>>

Yes. They seem to be attached to the fish. That's how I noticed them.
The fish is rubbing against the plastic plants and air hose.

><<<<I suggest a water change and
> vacuuming the gravel a bit.>>>>

I did a 25% water change and cleaned the gravel the night I noticed
them. The fish seems to be ok. (other than the scratching) He is
eating ok. Friday night I put Jungle Parasite Guard in the tank. I
just hope I don't lose the fish.

I have been distressed over this problem. I have never had to treat any
of my tanks for any problems.

Thanks to everyone for your help!
Tawnya