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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[@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.

[@aprilgabrielrodriguez7158]

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

[@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!

[@michaeljdt9235]

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

[@shann9845]

Thank u

[@A.Olinger]

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!!

[@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 !!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@BC-uu6iz]

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

[@farzaadkatrak9823]

Thank you Gabe for the wonderful information!

[@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.

[@rrrrrr-ry3cn]

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

[@derekteo7101]

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

[@bhaskarmk]

Thanks Gabe for the valuable information...

[@eleazarbesostri3050]

Gracias gabe! Amazing videos. Just amazing.

[@renefabianpenalozamotta1428]

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

[@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 😉

[@RaminHosseiniKupaei]

Thank you very much for your kind information

[@brianrosendahl4114]

ty for the info

[@jamesclough2638]

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

[@josemiguelsalinas1685]

Excelente contenido. Sos un genio!!

[@muhdyunus89]

Thanks Gabe for this useful video..

[@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

[@skarahul76]

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

[@elpile]

Por favor hacer videos en español

[@jonecc8646]

Great video! More about fish medication please!

[@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

[@muhammadadilraees834]

informative. thanks

[@allenhyman5003]

Thanks. 👍

[@heinergarcia3922]

Por favor en español 🙌

[@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.

[@eddiemperor]

I just stated w two goldfish and two black mollies and an African Dwarf Frog on a 50 Gal, i know i'm starting on a whole nother level of knowledge.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@newseveryday5984]

Necesito ver videos en español

[@ronalyepez9698]

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

[@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

[@brianisnardorojassuarez1133]

Le agradecería que hiciera los videos también en Español, saludos desde Colombia.

[@abhijeetgokhale9221]

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

[@matthewbrown5677]

Jack would be proud... Looking for Wilds from UK. Do you know any one.?

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

A lot of people are starting to import into Europe from Brazil. Look around.

[@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?

[@mecarong4230]

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

[@cesarmerlos2440]

Muy buen video, ojalá que puedan hacerlo en español, gracias y buen día

[@m33lover]

He said, ACRITLAVINE f#*KEN NEUTRAL.... 2:28 That goes out to all the haters and to those who think Gabe is using anti-freeze. Thank you Gabe.

[@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.

[@kristinabarkovic4525]

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

[@JavedKhan-ob6ok]

This dosage we can use for babies

[@Orlycuba4ever]

Profe Esperando el video en español gabe no se te olvide 😉

[@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?

[@LuisGomez-zp6jc]

Hola como estas?? Lo subirás en español?

[@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.

[@shahenvirange4130]

Can u please tell about copper treatment

[@adamcenteno3147]

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

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

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

[@adrianrodriguez163]

My discus is not eating and has a white slushy substance coming out

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

Watch the internal parasite video

[@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.

[@graspingin-depth6244]

Seachem paragurd doses please??

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

Go based on what they say on the bottle, but use three days straight every day. On the fourth day do a 30% water change and then add one tablespoon of salt per 40 gallons.

[@nathangoldsmith247]

Just started a tank (75 gallon) which will eventually be a Discus community tank. Was hoping to order all of my fish from here based on the reviews and reputation. I had nothing living in my tank yet, just cycled and ready for the initial fish. Ordered 15 cardinal tetras, 4 rams and a pleco. The pleco had ich upon arrival so I upped my tank temp from 84 to 88 and started medication. Sadly the pleco and now 5 of the tetras have died. The whole tank has ich. Reached out to let them know and they replied the can assure me they didn't ship a fish with ich. Well where did it come from then? No inverts, nothing else in the tank.... I know it's unavoidable in the hobby but the response was not great. Pretty disappointing experience.Please note how this business replies to honest negative reviews. I own a business and wouldn't treat my worst customer close to this. I have had negative reviews of my business and still learn from them with a humble attitude. In complete disbelief how unprofessional Gabe is. The only thing wrong I did here was order from this business. This is not my first tank and I am not ignorant to the problems within the hobby. Don't order from them if you are considering it. Learned my $200 mistake.

[@j4jugaad]

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

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

Camoflage

[@captainwin6333]

Time to drop gallons and adopt litres. A litre is a litre all over the world. A gallon in the US is different to a gallon in the UK. Three significantly different sizes are in current use: the imperial gallon, defined as 4.54609 litres, which is used in the United Kingdom, Canada, and some Caribbean nations; the US gallon defined as 231 cubic inches (exactly 3.785411784 litres), which is used in the US and some Latin American and Caribbean countries; and the US dry gallon, defined as ​1⁄8 US bushel (exactly 4.40488377086 litres). There are four quarts in a gallon and eight pints in a gallon, and they have different sizes in different systems.

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

I am based in the US. We use gallons. Free information just covert.

[@jasonz9503]

Gabriel ,thanks for helping me out with the angelfish order a few months ago!

[@trixylim3078]

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

[@arfatchougulay6366]

What is the duration and intervale for Acriflavin??

[@alenikov1]

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

[@abhijithunni8965]

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

[@stevenhunt3702]

Hi gabe , I’m in the uk I sent you a message a couple of weeks ago how informative your vids are , I bought 8 discus last month different sizes I keep them in a 300 litre tank all doing great but some of the larger ones are pairing up and getting aggressive is there anything I can do , I do have larger aquariums but have Asian arowana in them wouldn’t risk putting them with the arowana. Any feed back would really appreciated

[@leanrosario-argentina]

Justo necesitaba este video..pero mi ingles es pesimo..se puede poner la traduccion abajo?

[@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

[@tozejulio]

hola amigo, para los parásitos externos hablé sobre una mezcla de formaldehído + verde malaquita + azul miteleno, cómo se hace esta mezcla ... muchas gracias por tus videos

[@rafaelvizcaino1563]

Por favor tengo la misma inquietud. Como se hace este tratamiento. Gracias

[@robertorabago4179]

Tienes que hacer la versión en español gracias

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@mitch9946]

Hey Gabe, I really admire you dude! I just have a quick question, not really relatss to the video. The water here in the Chicagolang area is very hard. Ik domestic discus can be in a whole wide or ranges, idk if they will tolerate hard water. Is it fine if I add them to my aquarium, my water parameters are very consistent and never flow around.

[@amitbera3461]

Sir could u plz share some guidance on the below I have discus baby 45days old . These are dying one by one . Before death the fish swime like lost some balance and also the fins become light black . And no reasons die . I have treated with potassium permanganet and praziquantel also . But the same symptoms return after 5days Could u plz guide

[@josemarinavarroguerrero9046]

Porfavor cuando grabes videos vuelve a grabarlos en español

[@ScubaSteve4444]

What works for flukes? Or what would you recommend?

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

Prozyquantle, levamasol, fenmbendazole, and formaldehyde. Either one.

[@Jackson22379]

@@JackWattleyDiscus can you please explain the quantity and procedures

[@JavedKhan-ob6ok]

@@JackWattleyDiscus dosage

[@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

[@fadlyfirmansyah2332]

Plis subtitel indonesia tq so much and gass bless you

[@shashankjedhe7941]

is it fine if we ad lit rock salt after every watwr change or we should put it only while treatment ?

[@supermomjulia]

1 gram Acriflavine Neutral per 40gal. How often? How many days?

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

One time and will take you at least a.konth to take out

[@slander2403]

First comment, Greetings from tabasco, mexico

[@franciscovalencia1469]

Se agradecería en Español

[@MoizAMarvi1]

Hi there! Does aquatic plants and soil increase bacteria in the water? Regards, Moiz

[@JackWattleyDiscus]

If not maintained properly, yes.

[@MoizAMarvi1]

@@JackWattleyDiscus Thanks for your reply! So maybe the soil filled with bacteria but the grass on top of the soil, will the grass be able to restrain bacteria to dilute in the water?

[@gonzalofazio9437]

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[@mdfaisal216]

sound editing is poor

[@tylergordon696]

Hey, i wacked my thumb with a hammer today, drilled a hole in the nail to let the pressure out.

[@rajivtodankar6023]

Improve your audio recording

[@luisfernandoramirez1076]

Lo espero en español... como siempre excelente labor

[@JAKO1668]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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