External Parasites And Discus Fish

One problem that we always have with discus is that we start seeing the body slime start to build up. That is usually caused by external bacteria building up in the system. External bacteria are going to build up in a system, whether we want to or not. Obviously, the more water changes that we do, the more maintenance that we do, the lower we can keep that bacterial count.
Eventually, it starts to build up when people move gravel around, things around, the next thing you know, the discus start to slime up, they start to pinch their fins, the eyes start to get cloudy. When you see that happen, that is usually a sign of external problems.
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[@TimCurry04]

Thank you for all of these educational videos Gabe!

[@michaeljdt9235]

I just got into discus and fish. Love your videos… always professional informative and practical

[@shelbybuan]

Gabe is top notch the best! His videos are always accurate and informative. Love him and the business!

[@duenasj]

I love these videos because the advice is always SOLID. Thank you, Gabe!

[@martyborst5645]

I agree Gabe. Right now there is something going on in my angel fish tank. One didn’t eat for over a week and died 2 days ago. Another is showing the same symptoms. Hiding and not eating. I called my local fish store and they do nothing. I couldn’t believe my ears. I am presently treating my tank with general cure. If I do not see a improvement it will be time to something else but don’t know what. Any thoughts?

[@martyborst5645]

I meant to call you Javier Duenas.

[@martyborst5645]

...they said to do nothing. Sorry about of the spelling mistakes.

[@s.a.m.simplified4598]

The angelfish may have been constipated.

[@ankushkaul6909]

Very truly said all these videos are going to bring happiness to discuss lovers around the world. God bless

[@JAddison3]

Your fish are second to none. Only a few more weeks and I will have my 55 ready to stock with your beautiful discus. This will be my first time keeping them so hopefully all goes well. I can't wait!!

[@jimlubeskie4312]

Gabe, thanks for sharing this. Keep doing the videos they are very helpful. Some of the old school remedies have been forgotten. Thanks for keeping them alive!

[@pawegrochowski1160]

I think you do a Special Job for all aquarists !!!! You show them the knowledge that breeders are hiding. GOOD JOB !!!! Best way to have Happy clients !!!

[@aprilgabrielrodriguez7158]

Thank you for being old school with the mindset in the hobby Gabe stay up and blessed bud💖

[@avijitbala]

For you now I am a discus hobbyist. You are my inspiration ❤. God bless you Gabe. 🙏

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

Enjoy the hobby

[@avijitbala]

You are my guru. I wish you the best sir.

[@n2kois]

Very knowledgeable and informative! I love the simple and straightforward explanation... Thank you soo much sir

[@BC-uu6iz]

Do pls keep up the priceless info, you are one of the greatest when it comes to black on white information, thank you for all the help and contribution that you share with us all

[@xchannoel41]

Everytime my Discus have problem i always review your videos... thank you a lot

[@NiX_aKi]

Spot on! Acriflavine based meds is widely used in Southeast Asia. There are a few acriflavine based commercial fish meds available in our market.

[@martyborst5645]

Thanks Gabe. Your information came at the right time. Now I know what to do.

[@alizeshan3850]

Everyone of us is taking benefit from your informative videos Gabe please keep going the same way 🙏 Also make a video of how to differentiate sexes in discus it would be very helpful to us too because of your experience, thanks alot again.

[@clivemr.g3113]

I have been using it for years and it has helped me save alot of my fish at my hatchery. Guys Super information from one of the best.Gabe thanks for putting it out there once again, stay safe bro👏👍🏻 Barbados

[@martyborst5645]

Clive, what have you been using for years?

[@limpbits4023]

Thank you for your time you spend to share information vital for the well being of our fish 🐠

[@buskirkplumbingllc3518]

I had a discus getting a brown growth on her fin; a second one was broke out in brown dots all over her face. I used Mythalene Blue in my 55-gallon tank. Left it there for about the days, till I was able to see fish again. Did an almost entire water change, and the brown spots and growth are gone. My Plecos didn't mind the treatment either. Took snails and Cory Cats out.

[@BC-uu6iz]

A great man with a massive amount of professionalism!!! thank you and do PLS keep up this much needed info

[@fishyfishy8624]

Your information is amazing , having all other species in this hobby is soo smoothing except discus previously, but after following you i am so much at ease with my discus keeping. Thanks a lot gabe...

[@rrrrrr-ry3cn]

Thank you, even dough i dont have discus your knoldge is a resurce for me

[@farzaadkatrak9823]

Thank you Gabe for the wonderful information!

[@luisfernandoramirez1076]

Lo espero en español... como siempre excelente labor

[@pachuauzonuna3085]

Thank you so much... from North east India

[@bhaskarmk]

Thanks Gabe for the valuable information...

[@DAMITH250]

Nice videos tons of great useful tips and tricks 👍👍👍 I had a septicemia outbreak in few of my tanks and I did Bleached them but again it's coming up what is the best medicine for this.

[@pezdiscomexico2638]

Saludos Gabriel! Excelentes tus videos.. Excelente información.. Pero dijiste que también ños grabarias en español.. Algunos detalles o palabras técnicas me cuesta trabajo entenderlas

[@renefabianpenalozamotta1428]

No se olvide de su público hispano hablante. Gracias por sus aportes.

[@RaminHosseiniKupaei]

Thank you very much for your kind information

[@canariasdiscus3281]

Buenas tardes Gabriel. Volveremos algún día a disfrutar de tus videos en Español nuevamente?. Muchas gracias y un saludo desde España.

[@ronalyepez9698]

Buenas Gabriel porque ya no asen videos en español la información era super buena

[@craigslade2766]

Thank you for the information Gabe 😊

[@pawelbykowski2121]

I came from Europe , do love watching Yours videos , here for the External Parasites we use Colombo Morenicol Lernex Pro (MLP) . Lernex Pro is effective against resistant (compared to regular treatment) skin / gill worms & internal worms. Lernex pro contains, among other things, the active substance in resistance: Praziquantel & Nitroscanate.

[@bernasia6]

Mlp jest huja warte.

[@gabrielalonso7840]

Gabe your info on medication is invaluable thank you so much for that! Now for my question does this also work for African cichlids?

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

Yes but my dosages are for discus not for Africans

[@gabrielalonso7840]

@@JackWattleyDiscus so none of your videos that deal with medication cross over to other cichlids or fish in general?

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

@@gabrielalonso7840 each strain is different.

[@AliVeli-sc9gx]

Thank you for your valuable information.

[@jamesclough2638]

Love your videos. The information is very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@eleazarbesostri3050]

Gracias gabe! Amazing videos. Just amazing.

[@war2slayer]

Nice video , i did it last week and it Works perfect.

[@martyborst5645]

war2slayer which med did you use and to treat what?

[@war2slayer]

@@martyborst5645 i used just salt with no jodium. Against worms and fungus. Btw ik ben rick borst en kom uit noord Holland.

[@martyborst5645]

war2slayer Hi there. I only speak English so I didn’t understand the last sentence. I am Dutch. My parent is from Amsterdam.

[@war2slayer]

@@martyborst5645 i live near Amsterdam , Assendelft , are we family 😉

[@tadcrew1771]

The question of 'salt' should be examined in more detail. How do you deal with fish that are particularly sensitive to salt that after a few seconds of treatment are belly-to-air? Congratulations, well done videos and very interesting

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

Remember that we specialize in discus. Thank you.

[@muhdyunus89]

Thanks Gabe for this useful video..

[@mecarong4230]

pls. talk about your automatic change water more detail for the baby discus fish

[@derekteo7101]

thanks for the great video , it safe my discus .......

[@CrowntailHalfmoon]

Thx Gabe Sir Always best information 👍

[@victoriagiesken3862]

I added acraflavin from you now that it’s in how long do I leave it in when do I water change ….. what now and THANK YOU

[@jonboshua]

Thanks Gabe, keep safe!

[@abhijeetgokhale9221]

What to do if discus is scratching his body against rock and other objects? Can PP treatment help? Please suggest

[@skarahul76]

Look at those beautiful Angels just behind him Thanks for the info Awesome SIR

[@shann9845]

Thank u

[@catyackcai1973]

Hey there, you mentioned paraguard & I just received 7 discus about a week ago & they are slimming up and flashing a bit . I did a dose when I received the fish but the direction are very vague. You say use for 3 days then do a water change but the direction say keep using till problem goes away (usually a week to 2 weeks ) . Of course I know things are a little different for discus so just to confirm do the suggested amount for 3 days only (one cap full every 10 gallons) and add 1 tbs of salt per 40 gallons ? Your help is greatly appreciated

[@josepmariasoler130]

Le agradecería que hiciera el vídeo también en castellano. Pero si tiene problemas con la lengua, también se podria subtitular. Muchas gracias!

[@josemiguelsalinas1685]

Él hace videos en ambos idiomas... esperemos a ver si lo hace en español.

[@Druzielduran]

Ustedes mismos pueden colocar los subtítulos en el idioma que quieran. pueden guiarse con este vídeo: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXzdg3ePiZtnptU

[@joop6045]

Thx again! Really good videos.. But I'm still looking for a good alternative for metronidazole. Here in the Netherlands we don't have that. Isnt there a good cure for all internal parasites? Something that's easy to get?

[@brianrosendahl4114]

ty for the info

[@josemiguelsalinas1685]

Excelente contenido. Sos un genio!!

[@nilanjanpanda3647]

Thanks a lot..you are amazing

[@AQUAFUNK]

I LOVE THIS CHANNEL. YOU ARE INSPIRATION TO ME AND MY CHANNEL. PLEASE NEVER STOP IN FACT DO MORE 😎👍

[@sadiyafaraz4869]

Hal sir to maintain breading tank what is the prosiger what we have to take care like eternal bateria and internal bacteria when we have to change the water and how to avoid the decise and water condicion is bad the lot of desis like hitching lies out of the tank for humen bodey we can not complet the hobby

[@kristinabarkovic4525]

What is the best cure for flukes? Praziquantel? Would Paraguard work on flukes too?

[@JavedKhan-ob6ok]

Acrflavine Treatment On treatment time we should keep sponge filter on tank and we should feed the babies. How many days treatment and when water should change

[@nicolascorredor3176]

Excelentes videos, por favor más en español. Gracias saludos

[@JorgeMartinez-fv7ug]

Nos a servido de mucho su información es excelente , pero por favor nos falta que también siga haciéndolo en español saludos y gracias

[@arfatchougulay6366]

How is PP treatment diffrent than Acriflavin treatment. For how much duration and interval should u give acriflavin treatment? and is there a food gap.to be given pre or post acriflavin treatment? Is there a video for acriflavin treatment?

[@JAKO1668]

hi Mr Gabe, should i treat my discus tank with paraguard monthly or only when symptoms of external bacteria is rising?

[@zagros367]

excellent

[@jonecc8646]

Great video! More about fish medication please!

[@davelanteigne2842]

What about anchor worms? I see one protruding on one of my Discus. Can I remove it with tweezers? I did a PP tx. But nothing happened.

[@allenhyman5003]

Thanks. 👍

[@devendralimje5689]

Is there a treatment for dropsy, Epsom salt isn't working? What causes it ? And why there are not much symptoms untill the discus starts bloting and dies with in a day or two? How to prevent it from happening? Requesting you to make a video on this...my two discus dies within 2days.

[@rjv2395]

Hi, great info, tks again. Do you have any experience using neem leaves or powder in the tank to treat external fungus, etc.? Ever heard of mixing with beef heart recipe to combat internal problems? There is alot of info on research done for fish farming and other, but little on Discus or angels, wondering on dosage, etc. tks for any reply, much appreciated.

[@muhammadadilraees834]

informative. thanks

[@Jackson22379]

Can you do a video on gill flukes

[@shahenvirange4130]

Can u please tell about copper treatment

[@johnnimmo4114]

Have. Here in the UK we can only source acriflavin in liquid form so can you please advise on the appropriate dosage for the liquid version please. Regards!!!

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

Go based on the dosage on the bottle

[@simonphomsopha8963]

Thank you!

[@LuisGomez-zp6jc]

Hola como estas?? Lo subirás en español?

[@khananme]

Can these medications be used with other fish? I don't have Discus. Right now im using Tetracycline.

[@WichitaFallFishKeeper]

Thank you!!!

[@--emt]

How is sechem stress guard in terms of preventing secondary infections. Also what kind of salt do you recommend Epson salt or just rock salt . Thanks man

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

Seachem Paraguard is the cure. Prevention is the Acriflavine and salt.

[@--emt]

@Jack Wattley Discus what about polyguard is that too strong 💪 😳

[@eddyortiz8110]

Gabe your Awsome! Straight and to the point! Hey buddy with Acriflavin is it safe to use with ants and ramshorn snails?? Cause I've been told it wipes out plants.Thanks brother!✌🌿🌱🌿

[@aniruddha173]

Gabe, I use formalin for external parasite treatment. Can I add sea salt with it too?

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

You can

[@aniruddha173]

@@JackWattleyDiscus Thanks a lot sir..Your response means a lot to me

[@domenicscarcella55]

Hello there I love the videos the medication acuafanutral the red one for discus only I have other fish in my tank I have a rainbow shark and 2 gurammy will it be ok

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

Acriflavine might be rough on the tank mates.

[@positivevibes4037]

Can Geophagus be kept with discuss in a display tank ?

[@arfatchougulay6366]

What is the duration and intervale for Acriflavin??

[@diegogutierrez7318]

Hola ,quería preguntarte a qué se debe que los discos sangren por la nariz después de un cambio de agua. Lo he visto en unas fotos y me intriga saber por qué. Saludos y gracias

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

O el agua contiene cloro o el pH está a más de 1.0 que los está quemando.

[@diegogutierrez7318]

@@JackWattleyDiscus Gracias por la respuesta y por tus fantásticos videos en español,saludos desde España

[@rafagonzalez1332]

Hola buenas....donde puedo encontrar la misma información que estás proporcionando pero en español

[@Johnsondemello]

Thanks Gave for sharing all your valuable knowledge. I learnt discus keeping watching your videos.

[@trixylim3078]

What is the alternative to aqua flavour please? It’s not available in every country. Thank you.

[@adamcenteno3147]

Aquaflavoring? How do you spell that and where do you get it?

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

wattleydiscus.com/product-category/discus-medications/

[@matthewrising6753]

What is the best medication for gill flukes?

[@eddyortiz8110]

Parazipro is good!-

[@alejajuacho]

Prazipro (prazicuantel) is not effective !! Don't lose your money.... Bilocil or wormer plus are the best!

[@martyborst5645]

Eddy Ortiz, I agree on the prozipro. There was a out break in one of my tanks. I brought a dead fish into the store. The marine bioligist performed a autopsy and said it’s flukes. He said use prozipro and it cleared up the outbreak.😀

[@martyborst5645]

@@alejajuacho what works for one person may not work for another. Sounds like prazipro was not effective for you but everyone has a right to make their own decisions without being harped on. Relax. Calm down. This is supposed to be a fun hobby where we can all support each other.

[@michaelrelampagos3813]

Can we use acriflavine on a regular basis, like for maintenance? say dosing once a month..is this good or not really advisable. Tnx

[@tivenruiz2927]

Por favor haz este videi tambien en español la verdad entendi muy poco no tengo ni ingles muy desarollado y estos problemas que mencionas los tenemos muchas personas un saludo desde colombia

[@mohamedfaiqhamid5830]

The sound isnt working right

[@abhijithunni8965]

Sr,how to identify male or female in discuss fish...?

[@elpile]

Por favor hacer videos en español

[@alenikov1]

hi, gabe, could you give some ideas for sump system like you do in your hatchery. Gracias muchas!!

[@j4jugaad]

my checkerboard discus are having dark black coloration on their lower fin !!! what could be the possible cause ????

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

Camoflage

[@riverratt916]

Hi Gabe! Does anyone know how long it takes Acriflavine Neutral to deactivate? For How many days it can be used in a row? Can it be used daily and for how long? Do we have to do a water change before dosing again? Thanks

[@JavedKhan-ob6ok]

This dosage we can use for babies

[@swarajdhar6021]

How to use oxytetracycline ?

[@renefabianpenalozamotta1428]

Muy agradecido con tus aportes, ojalá también lo puedas hacer en español. Gracias