Treating Gill Flukes, Bath Method
I read on a couple internet forums that this product can be used to treat Praziquantel resistant Gill Flukes.<br /><br />These forums quoted a book called<br />Fish Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment 2nd Edition<br />By: Edward J. Noga<br /><br />I downloaded this 500+ page book. The picture I've included with this review is directly from that book showing the treatment methods and correct dosing using Fenbendazole.<br /><br />I reached out to Thomas Labs to ask if they'd heard about this bath method, about its safety, and if they recommend it.<br />They did not respond.<br /><br />After 21 days of Seachem Paragaurd (WCs every other day) and 10 days of Prazipro (WCs every three days and redosing) didnt work I started looking for some serious help. I will clarify that both medications did help temporarily relieve symptoms only to have them come back almost immediately after treatment.<br /><br />I used the 12 hour bath treatment on my Betta fish. I will do a second bath treatment 7 days later to be sure they're all gone.<br /><br />I was extremely nervous about doing this bath as I had limited knowledge of others using this treatment safely.<br /><br />My Betta showed no serious signs of stress. I did observe some yawning, a couple of deep breaths where her gills went out slightly further than a normal breath and she did dart about (flashed) very briefly 4/5 hours in. She swam about like she normally does and readily accepted food 5 hours in. Some of the medication settled in the tank and I did have to stir it up again every hour or so.<br /><br />"Fenbendazole works by binding to the beta-tubulin within the microtubules and inhibiting their formation, resulting in disruption of cell division. This potent disruption blocks the parasite's ability to produce energy, starving the parasite until it dies.<br />What makes fenbendazole unique is that it is more attracted to parasite beta-tubulin than that of the animal being treated. " Merck Animal Health Oct 2018<br /><br />When medicating your fish make sure to have a separate clean tank set up to transfer the fish into if there are adverse reactions to the medication and for when you've finished treatment.<br />To get rid of Flukes in your aquarium, let your display tank run for a minimum of three weeks, heated and filtered normally before reintroducing your fish.
Rating: 4 stars