copperband twitching its head

[daniella3d]

Ha ok. I was wondering because I had read of some people were advised to use prazipro for flatworms instead of flatworm exit.

The fish seem to be breathing much slower now. Still eating but much less so I guess it's because of the medication. Good thing I waited until he was really fat.

[Myka]

I think scientifically flatworms aren't actually worms which is why they won't be harmed by Prazi, but don't quote me on that.

Sounds like you're taking the right steps, and they are working for you. Right on!

[fiorano]

i've had a copperband for over 2 years now. and he twitches his head frantically every time i walk by the tank. i've by now guaranteed myself its just because he wants food and is excited. mainly because he makes eye contact and twitches more when i walk from the freezer to the tank ha ha, could it maybe just be something as simple as that?

[daniella3d]

Mine was also breathing fast and darting, shaking its fins etc..

I am pretty sure he had flukes because he was breathing quite a bit faster than normal and that's better now. I know the twitching can be nervous too, but the fast breathing when the fish is not stressed is wierd.

Originally Posted by fiorano

i've had a copperband for over 2 years now. and he twitches his head frantically every time i walk by the tank. i've by now guaranteed myself its just because he wants food and is excited. mainly because he makes eye contact and twitches more when i walk from the freezer to the tank ha ha, could it maybe just be something as simple as that?

[daniella3d]

Should I do 2 treatments with prazipro or just one is enough? I was planning to put the fish in my display tank this week. Been treating with prazipro for 5 days and was planning to do 7 days. Is that enough?

should I do 5 days, wait 5 days and do another treatment in 5 days? to cover the full fluke cycle?

[Delphinus]

If it was me in your situation I think I would only consider doing the second treatment if I could see that there were still symptoms.

[daniella3d]

The fish seem fine and eats like a little pig so appetite is back.

he also seem to be getting tired of that little 21 gallons tank so I guess tomorrow it's going in the main tank. I don't like to see it rub its nose all over the glass trying to get out. I think the tank is too small.

I don't see it twitching any longer but he seem a bit more skittish which I assume is due to the Prazipro. It was always making my freshwater fish very skittish for a few weeks.

Originally Posted by Delphinus

If it was me in your situation I think I would only consider doing the second treatment if I could see that there were still symptoms.