how the hell do i get rid of these anchor worms...?!

[geodaryl]

i recently got a new axolotl and despite over a month of quarantine it seems to have infected my tank with anchor worms. the only remedies i can find suggest the use of meth blue and other such fish medicines. i know these are bad for axolotls and was wondering if anything else, other than a serious tank overhaul and some salt baths , could help resolve this frustrating situation...
daryl

 

[madeve]

I think meth blue is actually ok for axies look at this thread
http://www.caudata.org/forum/showthread.php?t=52711
hope this helps.

 

[michael]

I'm not sure methylene blue will eliminate anchor worm. It's an o.k. treatment for secondary infections caused by anchor worms. Methylene blue is o.k. to use sparingly on axolotls.

 

[Jennewt]

From what I've read, I doubt that either methylene blue or salt baths will get rid of anchor worm. You may need to treat the entire tank with dimilin - this is a medication sold for use in koi. I have no idea how safe it is for axies, but other people have used it and the axies survived. Let us know what you try and how it works.

 

[geodaryl]

i read about dimilin and a chemical called clout which claim to eliminate anchor worms with minimal damage to the axies. i will look into this a bit further and see if i can actually get hold of either of these, and also give the tank a severe clean out and medicate them in a seperate tank meanwhile.
its good to know meth blue can be used in case they become infected though.
daryl