i think i have parasites

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ITHURTZ

ITHURTZ

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I qt my big oranda the other day for possibly dropsy. Looking at the bottom of the tank I see tiny round bungs and small worm like creatures in the poo and also on the bottom. What to buy? And the other tank I took her out of is the 180gallon so I am gonna try and treat that to. Gonna cost a boat load of money I guess?
 
Kashta

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Little white worms from your main tank are a sign that you need to clean it more often. They usually appear out of nowhere when too much food, poop, or decayed plants stay in there too long. You might need added filtration or more frequent (or larger) water changes. The worms are harmless and will go away gradually as you step up your tank maintenance.

Don't know what to tell you about little round bugs. That could be anything. So we'll need more info.

Good luck with your fish, too.
 
excuzzzeme

excuzzzeme

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Parasites cannot live in a salty mix. You may want to consider adding some salt along with Kashta's recommendation of improved maintenance. Waste food is a real problem and cutting back on it will help greatly.
 
ITHURTZ

ITHURTZ

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I didnt know it was possible to clean my tank more. Once a week 70% water changes. Clean the mechanical filter twice a week, and the mech/bio once a month. Nitrates never go above 30, and after a water change they are 7-10. I have sand so nothing settles on the bottom with that 1500gph pump blowing. Hmmm
 
Kashta

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Well, that's hard to say then. Even in a whirlpool of filtration though, dirt will still settle under the sand. Do you have any trumpet snails under there, or just the pleco for getting at waste material?
 
ITHURTZ

ITHURTZ

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No snails. I used to have 2 snails, but the pleco ate them, flip em over and num num. And I am not to sure about snails unless they are big. I have a over 12" comet in that tank and she has a pretty big mouth. Hate to have something like that stuck in her throat.
 
THE V

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i think i have parasites
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Am I the only one that finds this title amusing. Tapeworm? Roundworm? Trichogama? pinworms? flukes? ticks?

You have a very heavy bioload in that tank but you seem to be keeping up with it. Keeping your nitrates that low is a very good sign. You could possibly have parasites. It wouldn't hurt to give your fish a treatment if you keep seeing these.
 
ITHURTZ

ITHURTZ

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late update the fish took the bite to the tank in the sky few days ago. bleeding from one gill when I found her. She weighed in at 1lb. 11" long. As u can see, one gill did NOT look right, was kinda blackish.




shes in the freezer now, gf wont let me throw her out and wants me to bury her.
 
mel_20_20

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:tombstone: That poor little thing. I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

Sorry I don't have the knowledge to help with the answer to this.

Flaringshutter is a goldie/oranda expert. You might try messaging her.
 
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