my fish tank is full of tiny white worm n my lohan fish dying can somebody help to solve this problem?

Question

i use ampicillin also betadine n deworm tablet but the worm seem inmune to that

Answer 1

The white worms you're seeing is probably planaria. They themselves are harmless, but are indicative of poor water quality.

Is your tank big enough for your fish? Lo Han fish are large fish, and need a MINIMUM of 50 gallons per fish for an adult Lo Han. If you're keeping your fish in a small tank or bowl, the ammonia builds up quickly and can result in pests in the tank, like planaria.

Other possibilities are overfeeding (only feed once a day, and only what the fish can eat in 1-2 minutes). Make sure you filter properly (use a hang off the back or canister filter rated for at least 20 gallons MORE than whatever size your tank is). Keep a good cleaning schedule (replace 30% of the water every week and be sure to vacuum the gravel).

If they do not go away after this (they should), use a product like Clout to eliminate the worms, but be careful, as many products will harm scaleless fish if you happen to have them, and will kill any inverts. Use carefully and follow directions.

Answer 2

I am not sure what you are referring to, but I will try and help.

First, forget the Ampicillin, this antibiotic is almost totally useless for ANY aquatic disease (and this is not new information either).

I would use any product that contains TRICHLORFON (Dylox), such as Clout.
Be carefull though as this can be toxic to silver scaled fish such as Silver Dollars or Tinfoil Barbs.

If you can locate levamisole hydrochloride, this is also an effective treatment for worms.

For more medication information:
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Medication.html

Answer 3

Google "planaria". I had one in my tank...kinda looks like a piece of human hair (kinda), until they move?! This is due to over feeding. I have live plants in my tank, and if I remember correctly (in my research) they stay dormant until they have something to eat (over feeding a tank). I suggest bagging your fish (I have 4 Betta Fry...my research shows that they are detrimental to eggs and small fry), and cleaning your tank out completely. Bleach the entire system (except your bio-filter if you have one). Rinse the tank until it no longer smells like bleach...refill tank with "treated" water, then float fish in bag for about 30 min. after 30 min, add an ounce or two to the bag every 20-30 min until water in bag is 50/50 or more, then release your fish.

Answer 4

one get a new tank, two take your fish to the veterinarian perhaps they might help,i know its a lot to do for a fish but killing innocent fish when you could have prevented it?try it it may help. Good luck,go out and save those fish!

Answer 5

type slowly and clearly and i will be able to understand you