chrisgc Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 hey guys, a friend of mine gave me his 2 albino long fin females after he lost his male... the problem is 1 female has died within 48 hours and i think the second isnt far behind.... all my albinos look healthy but these are really pale in colour and look really skinny... the female left is almost pale white can anyone help me with this and how to treat any info is much appreciated. chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frinkie Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 pics for starters tanks dimentions/water test results? sounds like your "friend" gave you some dodgy fish, checked for worms? are/were they eating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgc Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 how do i check for worms? i will post a pic of the differnce between the female left and my ones i brought of rhonny because they are really good looking fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frinkie Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 You'll see them hanging out the fish's bum, your tank was set up for at least a week before putting your fish in it right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaynee Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hi Chris, If they are "normal intestinal worms" you wont see any worm, but you may see white or stringy poos & skinny bellies. Tape worms you don't usually see either. It definately sounds like worms to me, sorry :perplex: Just hope for your sake it is normal intestinal worms & not the dreaded "bum ones!" (Cammalanus!!!! :hothead: ) As Frinkie said, check for any "hair like things" protruding out of vent. & pray you don't see anything! :petrified: My advice, I would definately be worming them all now!. Hope that helps, Jaynee :flower: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frinkie Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 oh yeah x2 from what jaynee said, I was first and formost worried it might have been the cammalanus worms, but yeah, i'd worm them oh yeah, tank dimentions, water test results ect. ect. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgc Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 ok thanx heaps for the much needed info, i have them in a 3x18x18 there is 1 female and a male i added i was a bit suss on it so i put them in a tank by them selfs.. i cant see anything coming from her or his vents... what is the best way to treat worms.. i wanna do this asap.. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgc Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 went down to my lfs and checked the water and got treatment for worms so hopefully this sorts them out thanx guys for the info.. very much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
