Post by Carl on Nov 29, 2018 17:57:07 GMT -5
I've updated this popular article from "Aquarium/Pond Answers"
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2007/03/trematodes-and-nematodes-in-fish.html
Here is an excerpt:
These are probably the most common nematode due to the relatively non-complex life cycle and ease of transmission, as Capillaria spread from one fish to another by ingestion of infective larvae that live in the intestines of cichlids such as angelfish, discus, gouramis, tetras, cyprinids (and some other fish as well).
This is often referred to as "Gourami Disease" due to the frequency of infection in Gouramis
Symptoms common to this particular nematode include a bulge in the lower abdomen near the vent, or Capillari worms protruding from the anus.
Piperazine An especially good choice for Capillari and a safer choice than Levimisol or Fenbendazole if you can find it. It is also more effective than Praziquantel.
The reason Piperazine is safer is that it works via anthelmintic action (used to expel or destroy parasitic worms in the gastro-intestinal tract).
The mode of action is generally by paralysing parasites, which allows the host body to easily remove or expel the invading organism.
For this reason, Piperazine is gentler on the fish and aquatic environment.
Reference: Aquarium Medications Part 3; Piperazine
Recommended Resource for Fresh Piperazine:
AAP Piperazine/Pipzine
Carl
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2007/03/trematodes-and-nematodes-in-fish.html
Here is an excerpt:
These are probably the most common nematode due to the relatively non-complex life cycle and ease of transmission, as Capillaria spread from one fish to another by ingestion of infective larvae that live in the intestines of cichlids such as angelfish, discus, gouramis, tetras, cyprinids (and some other fish as well).
This is often referred to as "Gourami Disease" due to the frequency of infection in Gouramis
Symptoms common to this particular nematode include a bulge in the lower abdomen near the vent, or Capillari worms protruding from the anus.
Piperazine An especially good choice for Capillari and a safer choice than Levimisol or Fenbendazole if you can find it. It is also more effective than Praziquantel.
The reason Piperazine is safer is that it works via anthelmintic action (used to expel or destroy parasitic worms in the gastro-intestinal tract).
The mode of action is generally by paralysing parasites, which allows the host body to easily remove or expel the invading organism.
For this reason, Piperazine is gentler on the fish and aquatic environment.
Reference: Aquarium Medications Part 3; Piperazine
Recommended Resource for Fresh Piperazine:
AAP Piperazine/Pipzine
Carl
