Dosing Praziquantel (PZQ)

[PicaGaG]

Understood. Thank you very much for your explanation.

Hello,

No - routine additions of PZQ is not suggested. What happens is that causes a population of heterotrophic bacteria to grow that is able to consume PZQ - rendering it useless. Anything more than 4 or 5 treatments will cause this to happen. This bacteria stays in the tank for a long time, rendering future use also a problem.

 

[winxp_man]

Hello Jay, I would like to inquire whether prazi powder can be used for routine disinfection of aquariums in order to reduce the likelihood of outbreaks of latent parasites.
Because I am concerned that the eggs of certain parasites may remain attached to the fish and only hatch several months later, or that parasites may be introduced through the inadvertent sharing of equipment.

The QT protocol here will render even eggs/cyst of parasites useless if followed correctly. It’s why I tell most to do the full 30 days, then observation period before putting a fish into a DT. The reward is worth it if you ask me.