Here's the link for my fish disease post, if anyone wants to chime in or see Gumbo's status:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/puffer-parasite-id.317924/#post-3930965
I haven't actually witnessed any of his poo, I thought I had before but am almost 100% sure it was a type of tape worm poking out (it was too solid and cylindrical and didn't seem to be stringy, and is clear/ off white in color). Also, his appetite is so voracious- this can be an indicator of an intestinal worm, I've heard. Prazi is good for tapeworm type parasites- and after dosing the tank I witnessed a large tape-worm looking thing that was expelled from him. It's possible he may have other parasites as well, I'm going to monitor him and most likely set up a metro quarantine for him. He also has an (abscess?) on his snout that I am really hoping is not an isopod.
Thanks for the info and support!
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/puffer-parasite-id.317924/#post-3930965
I haven't actually witnessed any of his poo, I thought I had before but am almost 100% sure it was a type of tape worm poking out (it was too solid and cylindrical and didn't seem to be stringy, and is clear/ off white in color). Also, his appetite is so voracious- this can be an indicator of an intestinal worm, I've heard. Prazi is good for tapeworm type parasites- and after dosing the tank I witnessed a large tape-worm looking thing that was expelled from him. It's possible he may have other parasites as well, I'm going to monitor him and most likely set up a metro quarantine for him. He also has an (abscess?) on his snout that I am really hoping is not an isopod.
Thanks for the info and support!
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