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How do you treat Corys for worms?

Posted: 12 Jul 2010, 14:32
by jo o
I have my Corys in a community tank that has been no problem until now.
I moved house about a month ago and the new house only has tank water.
I have found Camallanus Worms in my young plakats.
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I have been treating the Betta in a small hospital tank with levimasole.
I am not surw if its safe to use on the Corys?
is there something eles I could use that would be safe?

Re: How do you treat Corys for worms?

Posted: 12 Jul 2010, 14:39
by MatsP
Most of the anthelmintic (such as Levamisole) are very gentle on the treated animals - they are very "specific" to worms. I have used a related subsance, Fluebendazole in my tanks, and plecos as well as corys seem to behave just like usual with this medication in the tank [and this is not just my observation either - several other members use these type of medications on a more or less regular basis for new acquisitions etc].

So, in conclusion, Levamisole should be fine with your corys.

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Mats