[Killietalk] Re: Flubendazole in a saltwater quarantine tank

["Mary Ludwig" <mary at rockytop_net>]

Hi Chris,

   >  Now that I?ve just gotten through telling Wright about my perfect reef
   >  tank, I have to admit that I do have one fish that is rejecting food.
   >  It is a Bangi Cardinal (Pterapogon kauderni) and this has been going on
   >  for about a month now.  This is a captive bred fish that I have had for
   >  17 months.
First off, are you sure that the fish doesn't just have a mouthful of young?  I believe the male will hold a clutch for 25 days or so, and will go without food of course.

   >  I was
   >  thinking of putting the sick fish in my 20 gallon quarantine tank and
   >  treating it with Flubendazole.  
   >  
   >  The question is how do I dose Flubendazole in such a large tank?

I must agree with Charles that you don't really have a diagnosis here.  However, if you are suspecting internal parasites (hexamita or what have you), Metronidazole dosed with food is a popular and *usually* invertebrate safe remedy.  A little easier than dosing 20gal of water.  Seachem makes a product:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/wetpetsusa/seacfismedme.html
or you can get some from your vet.

Must let you know that I haven't used either of these medications, just trying to pass along the little knowledge I've gained while preparing to breed some A. oscellaris clowns.  My pair does have a parasite problem (stringy white feces) and I plan to treat with Metronidazole and a Praziquantel follow-up treatment.  I can let you know how this goes if you're interested.
Best of luck,
Mary Ludwig
Elkton, MD

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