The anchor worms make an unwelcome return

[amy]

woohoo! its working!!! its been about 5 days and i cant see a single worm anywhere! and because theres no anchor worms, theres no fungus! theyre so much happier too. the theory is that the microscopic free swimming larvae get chucked out and any the larger ones on the axolotl either get killed by the medication (im using lifebearer), die from old age or get so big that i see them and pluck them out and so far, all seems to be going well! theyre so much happier in themselves and so inquisitive. i was walking past their tub today and bailey was sticking his nose in and out of the water to get my attention! thanks for the support everyone!

 

[jennifer]

Amy, what is "lifebearer"? Can you find the exact chemical name of the medication are you using? Glad to hear its working.

 

[cynthia]

Great Amy! I am glad it is working!


Jennifer - I too was wondering about the medication.
I found this link
http://www.aquariumguys.com/lifebearer.html

with this info:
Life Bearer 16oz

Life Bearer is a professional strength medication for the treatment of pesky parasites like gill flukes, body flukes and fish lice.

Instructions:
Remove carbon from filter. Using an eyedropper, add one drop per gallon. 1 teaspoon treats 90 gallons. Repeat dosage in 24 hours. Change 25 percent of water after second treatment. If fish begin to experience stress, change 50 percent of the water. Replace carbon 24 hours after last treatment. Check your water quality before and after treatment. Life Bearer may affect nitrifying bacteria. Use Aquarium Products Biozyme to restore biological filter. Double dose for saltwater.

Specifications:
DO NOT USE ON Piranhas, metynnis, scaleless fish, bottom feeders, Marine Sharks, Lion Fish, Live Rock, or invertebrates.

Size:
1 pint

Active Ingredients:
dimethyl, hydroxy, trichloromethyl phosphate

 

[amy]

my friend in america sent it to me as its not sold in the uk. another one of the axies was trying to get my attention today. theyre so happy now! its strange for me because ive only really had them when theyve been ill so seeing them so curious and active when i walk past is a completely new experince for me! i have like a 2" bottle of lifebearer because its so strong. i cant beleive how long its lasted! i guess it helps that im using it at half dose too. im so happy theyre getting better! and tia lousos gills have grown back really well

 

[cynthia]

I am glad they are acting better Amy

I hope you never have to deal with an anchor worm again.