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emj
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My axie has got anchor worms on him. Does anyone know how to get rid of them? Ive washed the tank and pulled them out but more and more keep on appearing. Any ideas?
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jennifer
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Try searching the forum archives, I know this issue has come up before. They can be successfully treated, but I don't remember what medication was used.
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amber
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Ok. Anchorworm.
Treat as thus.
Waterlife do a fab medication - the name slips me, but it's specifically for anchor worm. It doesn't harm axolotl. Something like Protozin B.
It only affects crustaceans, and won't harm your filter. Be sure to dissolve it well before introducing it - I nearly had Spyyk EATING the first dose. (I used half tablet for my 14G, and then the other half a week later)
Use salt baths, once per day.
Then place axie in an observation tub, easily accessible, and use a pair of new, strong tweezers to remove the ones you can see.
Be VERY careful - these nasty beasts hide in the gills a lot - it's very difficult to get them then.
Dab an axolotl friendly antibacterial on (Names anyone please?)
Reward your axolotl for being so good.
I treated Spyyk for anchors in less than a two weeks.
Hope that helps.
And well spotted.
(Message edited by indigobluefish on September 23, 2006)
Treat as thus.
Waterlife do a fab medication - the name slips me, but it's specifically for anchor worm. It doesn't harm axolotl. Something like Protozin B.
It only affects crustaceans, and won't harm your filter. Be sure to dissolve it well before introducing it - I nearly had Spyyk EATING the first dose. (I used half tablet for my 14G, and then the other half a week later)
Use salt baths, once per day.
Then place axie in an observation tub, easily accessible, and use a pair of new, strong tweezers to remove the ones you can see.
Be VERY careful - these nasty beasts hide in the gills a lot - it's very difficult to get them then.
Dab an axolotl friendly antibacterial on (Names anyone please?)
Reward your axolotl for being so good.
I treated Spyyk for anchors in less than a two weeks.
Hope that helps.
And well spotted.
(Message edited by indigobluefish on September 23, 2006)
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emj
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Thankyou will go out and get some tonight and let you know the outcome
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lana
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what are anchor worms? how do you prevent them?
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