Internal Parasites Fish Medication - (Treatment with Seachem Metroplex)

[@dreamtoreality9892]

I am really going crazy , I have had my babies for almost 5 years and al of a sudden I started seeing the gold color fading and scales falling off sunken in behind the head and a sunken belly stringy white poo. I had treated with salt and bacteria and fungi and still I have lost 3 fish in the past 2 months. I'm going to have to treat my whole tank. My 2 koi and 2 African featherfins seem fine but my sarrasas are dieing. Thank you for your videos I was so lost and you again saved the swimming Angels. These fish are the best for mental health and I bring people that I know need help and have them just sit in front of my tank and watch the fish . My fish LOVE attention and love when people are watching them. Its like they put on a show for whoever is in front of the tank. I have sat in a chair everyday and hand fed them for over 4 years and they are truly part of the family and in our dining room when we eat they eat at the same time .

[@hatedarea3102]

Man you’ve really helped me come a long way in the aquarium hobby , there were times when I was ready to give up , but after all these videos of yours I’ve learned so much and now my goldfish and me thank you so much sir !!

[@KaveManAquatics]

That is awesome! So glad I was able to help keep you going! Dont give up, your goldfish need you! 😊💪

[@BezzBerry-xb3fx]

​@@KaveManAquaticsHello kev 4 of my discus havnt been eatin for about a month iv tried so many treatments for white stringy poop and nothink has worked,,,so iv bit the bullet and bought metroplex now the problem is the fish will not eat at all,iv even used garlic gaurd and that didn't work,,,,so when my metroplex comes the only way to treat them is in the water,,,is that the only way?????over the full course over the 3 weeks it's gonna take 66g of metroplex for the size of my tank as I'm treating all fish.

[@bmeade1287]

Let Seachem know I just ordered and dosed my tank with their products because of THIS video, ty much!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Will do brother! Thank you! 😁💪

[@flonkas]

Your videos always seem to save me…nobody presents information like you, clear and concise. No Bullshit. My man

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Glad you’re finding the channel helpful 😊💪

[@shariryan5655]

Oh my goodness! Right when I saw that poop string I knew this is exactly what was wrong with my fish! Thank you thank you thank you! I prayed for an answer for what was wrong and Jesus led me to your video!! I’m so grateful for you for recording this!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@slickchick5811]

Sometimes its from the fish eating too much food.

[@cainereece2047]

Hi there,are these products and others on the market safe too add too planted tanks full of beneficial micro organisms,cheers.

[@gohanis]

Just want to say how much I value what you said about we already know where we are, now let's figure out how to fix it. I have spent countless hours watching videos that end up being full of just fluff, and often it ends up being not related to the topic I'm intending to watch, so it's extra wasted time. Most of the big KZbinrs I watch are pretty good for it, but thanks for just spitting out the facts here

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure bro! I know what you mean about guys just dragging it out, thats why I wanted to make my channel always as straight to the point as possible! Appreciate the feedback!😁💪

[@hatedarea3102]

Just went to the fish store to get these 3 items I’m about to start the process two of my Oranda goldfish have iternal parasites I’m sure it’ll work just like every guide you’ve given me has .. you’re a blessing bro !!

[@malcolmlivingston8566]

Just ordered a bundle with kanoflex in it. I have not reached the sunken belly stage but realized some of my guys have stringy poop. Will treat the entire tank to get rid of this issue...so thankful for the video!

[@Black_sand_reef_man]

I just want to say that you've helped me a lot. I started with a freshwater tank then made the switch to saltwater/reef and your videos are STILL very helpful!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome, thank you! Glad I could help 😊

[@delsingh5897]

This guy is just Brilliant in terms of Knowledge and Character .

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! 😁

[@delsingh5897]

@@KaveManAquatics Your Welcome

[@MrAmorphis666]

Every one of my fish have names. (: I've noticed giving them each a name has changed there behavior. It helps them to feel like individuals said say if someone hasn't named them, they should because it gives them a sense of individuality. (:

[@kayenicole3681]

My new fish have parasites which I knew because of your medication video, thanks so much! 😩😭💝

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help, but dont worry, these meds do great at getting rid of them! 😊

[@seiko227]

I name my fishes with every family member's names.

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁

[@2011JonhMr]

My wife does the same lol.. but then they die so she started naming them after her cousins

[@allenodell892]

thx bro ! greatly appreciated! you’ve took me to school ! bout 2 months into the hobby , you’ve made my fish and myself life a lot easier!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful. 😊 BTW, you should check out my new Aquarium Keeping APP designed for beginners! - aquabuildr.com

[@christianbradshaw6176]

Perfectly explained video!! Do you have to remove active carbon from your filter during this process?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Great question, usually you would because carbon removes meds from your water. But in this case the fish are immediately eating the food/med concoction. So nope, you’re good 👍

[@christianbradshaw6176]

KaveMan Aquatics thanks !!

[@leighannsmith6308]

Is this safe for shrimp and snails?

[@octanumori]

MVP - 9 year old camera man, great video : ) Thank you

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol, yea he reminds me all the time lol thanks! 😊

[@octanumori]

@@KaveManAquatics No problem : D and he is champ

[@andrewbrown8523]

I name each and every one of my fish.

[@KaveManAquatics]

andrew brown 🤣 Awesome! Glad I’m not alone! 👍

[@BukitMan]

Bravo. You might just be one of the best.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you!! 😊💪

[@ONTHERADAR1]

Just ordered using your links. Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@haileyevans7440]

You're not crazy I name my fish too and I wanted to say thank you so so much for helping me start my amazing fish journey this year, I will definitely continue to watch your amazing videos.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@medikilti2347]

Yes, I named my fishes... I really love your videos. Thank you.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Thank you! 😁

[@misstayliana1]

Good to know what to look for with parasites in fish & how to medicate. Great camera work by Mr 9. Thanks again

[@KaveManAquatics]

misstayliana1 🤣🤣 He’ll appreciate that lol Thanks!

[@devilvi]

9 year old Camera man doing very well, give that man a pat well done

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol thanks, he’ll be happy to hear that 😊

[@cherylbeswick7327]

Your videos are absolute gold 🪙👌

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@juliesmith5123]

We have a killifish named Speedy, 2 Panda Corys Roxy and Bubbles(we had 4 but lost 2) and 1 mystery snail named Nick Rainbows. My 5yr old child named them. We also have 8 unnamed tetras because it's harder to tell them apart.

[@celbornagain141]

Spectacular advice! This has worked! I am so thankful you made this video! Thank you so much!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊💪

[@javierllerena1933]

You’re the man when it comes to this. You’re so helpful and explain it super well. Thanks bro 💪🏻

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@traveldiaries6078]

Next level bro thanks for your tips

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help bro! 😁💪

[@gemmalightfoot2669]

Thank you so much 💖 we're just starting out with our guppies and we lost 3 so far (1 before we had chance to name him, Jacque, and Shadow). Got medicine on route so we can try and save Jack, Mom (it's the school hols), and Mello 🤞💖

[@krazyaquatics]

Very well done. One of the best videos on meds I have seen.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Wow, thank you! 😊

[@makiarn777]

I agree. I’ve been wasting money on metroplex and what I mean by that is I’m apparently dosing the wrong way. I thought you put the number scoops of medicine per gallons of the tank. And I guess that’s if you are dosing the WATER! 🤦🏽‍♀️ I was wasting my focus and garlic guard as well. Damn damn damn! No wonder my fish wouldn’t eat that bitter crap! As many scoops of medicine I put they probably can still taste it. Got a few that won’t eat but maybe if I mix it right I can still save them. Glad I came across your video! Thanks for the post!

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@makiarn777 Glad you found it helpful! Mixing it with the food is definitely helpful, My guys tear it up just like they do without any meds at all.

[@retnacelis1104]

Right now the only sign i see of internal parasites is stringy poop and i’ve seen Molly, Paullie and Mr. Pac-Man poop like that. They all still have a very good appetite thankfully. I’m going to take this as an indicator to treat all my fishies and i’m so thankful for your informative video that shows where to begin 😭 i’d be very clueless otherwise.

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! If they only have the stringy poop but are still eating good, and no sunken belly, I wouldnt medicate. They could just be adjusting to the food you're feeding. Remember the white stringy poop is just 1 of a few signs....Hold of on the meds for now as long as they're still eating well.

[@retnacelis1104]

@@KaveManAquatics thank you so much!! i will definitely keep a look out for the other signs and take action if i see any other signs. we just got through fighting Ick a couple of weeks ago and i didn’t want to medicate them so soon after that. thankfully all of them recovered from ick and my tank has been ick free for a few weeks now ☺️ also, thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment

[@sahinsahin5275]

Seachem has changed their concentration levels. Use a 1:1 ratio of metro and focus as stated on their new packaging** i saw this today :( at my second day of treatment.Thanks by the way maybe u can put a note in the video when u use 5:1 ratio focus with metro.. Thanks bro

[@KaveManAquatics]

The update to the ratio is noted in the videos description.

[@reneesnugent3358]

You have very informative videos ❤. I fed once, and one out of 2 angels couldn't poop at all after 1st dose in food she was very swollen, so I added peas later. She wouldn't eat the 2nd dosage because she didn't like it. So, I ordered the focus and garlic guard. I treated the tank until I received the focus and garlic guard. Your fish are very beautiful 😍

[@NP-rw3xk]

Thank you for all of your videos, content and quick responses. You've helped me tremendously and really appreciate all you do.

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Nice selection of fish, its good to see so much lighting.

[@KaveManAquatics]

UNUSUAL AQUARIUM ECOSYSTEMS Thanks bro 😊

[@christiandcruz8269]

See some early signs in one of my electric blue Acara’s and needed to come back to this vid. Thank you!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad it was helpful!

[@jacquelinemcmillan2793]

Did this work?

[@patriciakloeppel9863]

excellent video encore

[@scottywelsh18]

Dissolve the medication in a smaller amount of garlic guard first and then add the food to absorbe the liquid. If it all absorbs into the food then add more garlic guard if you want to.

[@downstairsaquarium6670]

Very helpful video, thank you. Currently treating my blue acara in a hospital tank.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@farhanmajid2875]

YOU ARE A LEGEND! Had to say that first before anything else. I love your content had to subscribe to your channel. Very informative, straight to the point and one thing I respect you so much for is that you respond to every comment💪🏽 keep up the good work😀

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol Thanks bro, Its getting harder to keep up. But I like to help as much as I can, and show love back to all those that support! 😊💪

[@robinsonsaez3476]

hey bro excellent videos as usual!!! But what about the parasites or ewgges in the water? how do you get rid of them?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Regular water changes and vacuums during treatment.

[@DavidMoore-tf8mo]

Kev, Thank you for having the best “how to” videos on aquarium and fish keeping. You are my go to guy for all fish and aquarium tips, tricks and treatments. I haven’t owned fish in 30 plus years or so but now my 5 year old daughter Ava had a fascination with them and so doing things like I do, we went from a single goldfish she won at the fair to a 5 gallon, then 10 gallon and now a 75 gallon fresh water tank. 🤦! Anyways, Dude, you are down to earth, easy to follow and direct and to the point which I appreciate! Our Cichlids are 2- blood parrots and named ( Mustard and Mayonnaise). and 2- Tiger Oscars are (Jelly and Peanut Butter). 😎 Too cute coming from a 5 year old man! Thank you Kev and keep these videos coming! Now I get to treat internal parasites in one of our Oscars (Jelly). He has the long white dangling poop and is now staying at the bottom of the tank and almost laying sideways at times. Wish us luck!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Hi David, Glad to hear your daughter brought back in to the hobby! Your fish have awesome names btw! Thank you for the positive feedback, im happy to hear you're enjoying the channel and finding it helpful! Good luck with your Oscar, hopefully he'll pull through! In the off chance that he doesnt want to eat the medicated food you should also check out my video on what to do as a last resort - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJiQoICkeL6brdU

[@marlenes4805]

Watched this video this morning and found it to be so informative, I went and bought everything on your list. Love your videos. I'm a long time hobbyist who recently got back in after being out over ten years.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome! Glad I was able to help, and welcome back to the hobby!! 😊

[@bosshogg1089]

i just ordered all this stuff , it should he here tomorrow! i noticed one of my guys hasn’t eating in the last 2 days and went right to ur youtube for the answer. hopefully it all works ok

[@KaveManAquatics]

Cool, good luck with your guys! If they do have internal parasites this will take of them! 💪

[@bosshogg1089]

@@KaveManAquatics thanks man i will keep u updated

[@jackjames7181]

love the way you explain and neat detailed video... thank you bro :)

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@brooklynrobotworks9866]

Very helpful. Thank you, Marine.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you Sir!

[@jessawyer77]

Newer to cichlids and this video was recommended to me because I suspect I have parasites in my tank. Very simple to follow, I ordered all of the supplies and they're being delivered tomorrow morning. Crossing my fingers, because I have one that stopped eating.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad someone recommended the video and channel to you. This will definitely help your guys. Good luck!!

[@captainpobtamere3024]

about the KANAPLEX ,,, i order 2 pack ,, and the bottles are almost full ,,,,, i am happy,, most of people complain about empty bottle

[@susanah.6672]

Love your videos... you go to the point with very useful step by step instructions. I appreciate it.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks Susana!! 😊

[@GilbyMinaj]

I just ordered all 3. Thanks I hope this works for my fish 🙏🏽

[@KaveManAquatics]

Good luck! 😊

[@jacquelinemcmillan2793]

Hi did it work?

[@RosheAnthonyProMUA]

Ordering all 3 now! I used your links as well sir but your metroplex link isn't active.We ciclid parents have to stick together!!! 💪🏽

[@KaveManAquatics]

Appreciate that brother! And thanks for the heads up, will check that link right now! 💪

[@RosheAnthonyProMUA]

@@KaveManAquatics respectfully, I'm a Cosmetics and skincare selling WOMAN! LOL #GirlPower!!! 💪🏽💪🏽😎🐟🐠♓

[@jlmm3968]

Good info .you should do a video of all the medications you use and have for your cichlids.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, I figured I’d do separate videos on each disease and it’s specific medication first and then do one big general video about disease and meds all in one. What do you think?

[@jlmm3968]

@@KaveManAquatics thats cool. Keep doing what u do .out of all people I watch that talk about cichlids I like your approach. Keep up the good work

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome to hear that, thanks man!

[@arturkrol2907]

I hope that your fish will get better, thanks for posting

[@KaveManAquatics]

Me too bro, thanks!

[@bkborn74]

I like your vids, and your presentation style. Lots of people swear by Metro, but I haven’t experienced positive outcomes. Although I have not been soaking as long as you suggested(I usually soaked for 2-3min). But I will try your suggestions, and see if theres a difference. Be well

[@KaveManAquatics]

reginald barometre Thanks! Appreciate the comment, definitely soak it for longer. Remember these pellets are formed with intense heat for maximum dryness. Give it more time and you’ll see the difference of how much liquid they can absorb.

[@anthonysanchez8304]

Hey Kev, you’re the go to man! You’ve got a video for every single thing I’m experiencing as a noob. When you say the quarantine combo (paraguard/metroplex) do I go half and half on each medication or full on each per serving?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to hear you're finding the channel helpful! 😊 Go full dose of each for at least the first week!

[@cshaw9683]

I watched a vet on another channel who said that it is highly unlikely that aquarium fish would ever have an internal parasite unless the fish were wild caught.

[@KaveManAquatics]

I disagree with that vet 100%

[@cshaw9683]

@@KaveManAquatics She said that she can remember only a single time that she saw internal parasites in an aquarium fish. She was implying there’s no way parasites could be present because most aquarium fish are farmed raised. Unfortunately her site has comments turned off so I would liked to have just asked if it was likely that parasite could be introduced with infected water. What is your theory about how farm raised aquarium fish could be infected?

[@cshaw9683]

@@KaveManAquatics Here’s her video.Let me know what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJKbpnuAnd92g5o

[@cshaw9683]

@@KaveManAquatics Fish Facts : White Stringy Poops Dr. Jessie Sanders. Let me know what you think.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Ive seen that video in the past. She's one Doc with one opinion. Watch internal parasite videos from all the top creators on youtube and they've all had to deal with it. But the choice to follow one persons opinion over anothers is always yours 🤷‍♂️ And i say "opinion" just to be safe, but some guys have videos of the living parasites in the tank after a fish poops...so theres that too.

[@tinynina76]

I LOVE your channel! This vid is awesome! 🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🌿🌿🌿🌿

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! Glad you’re finding the channel helpful 😁💪

[@zaac2999]

Thank you for saving my baby gurami!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure!

[@hotwingsassburn1166]

Thank you kev…just the info I needed. You’re the MAN,,,,

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

[@rossgribble3625]

Great video. Keep us posted on Flava flave!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

😁 Thanks, will do!

[@santhavaraja3373]

Good video bro. I look forward to an update on this. I hope you get rid of the parasites.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, will definitely let you guys know how it goes 👍

[@adamfrankel9857]

Thank you I gave my Oscar , blood parrot , and my long fin upside down catfish the med meal. They loved it Thank you

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@grisellf1972]

Thank you! This was very helpful for my platy.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@amjadhreiz8301]

Please make a video about why we get internal parasites 🙏, or tell us here in the comments section.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Parasites are always present in your tank. When your fish get stressed, which can happen for a ton of reasons, they become susceptible to parasitic diseases.

[@reneegabriel649]

Hi Kev, "Lets Go". 😄😄. I'm a subscriber. I love your videos because they are easy to follow and understand. They are very informative as well. I have 2 Tetra fish that are not eating and I don't see any long white stringy poop coming from them. There are no signs of Ick either. The pink one is very active but the blue one spends a lot of time at the bottom of the tank hiding. The blue one has also become very pale in color with sunken belly. He will swim around at times. So I saw one of your videos on why your fish have stopped eating. You said to change the brand of food, I did to a more vitamin riched food with smaller pellets. I also ordered Seachem Metroplex and Seachem Focus. As for the Seachem Garlic Guard do you recommend using fresh garlic juice?? Also saw another of your videos saying that I can treat the whole tank, I only have those 2 fish anyway for now. You also mentioned Epsom Salt mixture can be added to tank as well with these above named products. How often do I do water changes if any and for how many days do I treat???

[@EGWL93]

Nice demonstration!! It's really a great help!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@princeopoku5846]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure! 😊

[@paulhernandez6132]

Hi greetings from Mexico, i´ve just saw your video and for me was very helpful , thanks a lot i just got suscribed

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome, thank you!

[@lexingram8622]

Wooaahh you name your fish? Thought was the only one

[@jayhanna782]

brilliant video's,lots of excellent advice and knowledge, plus 9 year old camera man is doing fine, some o the best advice video's on YT, keep up the good work, top man, jay london

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks 👍 My boy will be happy to hear that! 😊

[@charliedayjr5968]

hey, Kev gotta love the colors of the African cichlids. I love them to death. I graduated from Central American Jack Dempsey's in Oscars. I love the African sickness better because it keeps me on my toes it's like a real hobby you know what I'm saying anyway I was wondering everything I read it says to take the fish that is bullying out of the tank. What about the fish that's being bullied should I put him in my hospital tank so he can get his health and anxiety back??

[@Brandon-mendoza337]

I have been using the 1:5 ratio still even after the update. Fully just went by the video which was great! Ive been using this for 4 days and my question is. Do you think that will harm the fish?

[@paulkinsey2479]

also did u ever notice the box has 2 different directions? the box says 1:5 ratio but i believe if u read the bittle it says 1:1 focus to med.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yea, when they changed the ratios the packaging may not have been in sync. But its now currently a 1:1 ratio for sure.

[@makiarn777]

New sub! I’ve been doing it all wrong! I’m a nurse not a 👩‍🔬 chemist! Lol! I think 🤔 it will work now I know the correct way to use it! Thank you so much!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Lol, that’s ok, Being a nurse will be beneficial to your fish one way or another, even if it’s just caring for them! This method should help them ingest the meds. If you have a guy that just won’t eat at all anymore he may be too far gone. At that point remove him into a hospital tank and treat the water in that whole tank....and cross your fingers 🤞

[@macattack1740]

I do name my fish to bro! I have 5 cichlids at the moment. 1. Is "Tank Boss" hes a blue and black stripped Mbuna. Runs the tank and chases away any fish that come near his hideout. 2. Peach. Hes an albino peacock and has a red eye and very pale pinkish/orangish hue to him. Looks just like a peach 🍑 3. Yellow Submarine. Hes an electric yellow cichlid who loves to swim up and down the tank rising and lowering in the water just like a submarine. Hes one of the most active fish in the tank. 4. Coral. Hes also an electric yellow with grey spots all over him. The contrast looks like a coral reef 5. "Chill". Hes a johanni with bright neon blue streaks with blacks and greens. I call him chill for the ice blue steaks and also his temperament is pretty chill.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome names! 😊💪

[@jakebeckett9051]

Hi Kevin, good video, I have a fish straight from the store with a sunken belly, I took him out to feed him alone as my others devour it too quick and he spat it back out, not sure if that’s from the stress of me removing him however. How likely is it he has parasites over just being underfed? The manager was on holiday that week who usually looks after the Africans and there were a few badly beat up fish in that I questioned while I was there…really feel like I shouldn’t have gotten any fish that day now as I’m scared I have introduced issues to my tank!

[@STILLKINGSTON73]

Got a question , hopefully you can help me , or any one in the comments can help also.. My fish eats tropical flakes, so my question is mixing all this with the flakes , won't on desolved all the way out .. Please help..Thanks in advance.

[@stevenwhite3794]

I use this same mix except I use pure Metronidazole instead of Metroplex. Metroplex takes way too long. Also I talked to Seachem and they said that new test have shown that a 1:1 ratio of Metroplex and Focus is sufficient. They are starting to put this mixture ratio on the newer bottles. The pure Metronidazole takes only about 3 to 5 days depending on the severity of the parasites. Metroplex can take up to 3 weeks. So to everyone I would suggest pure Metronidazole as it is way more effective and is cheaper than the Metroplex.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks for that info. The focus does tend to disappear quickly with the 5-1 ratio. I will be calling Seachem as well to confirm. Straight metronidazole can be hard to get for some viewers while metroplex is easily accessible.

[@lenaamin8017]

Kev I’ve been dealing with an issue for about a month now or a little longer. It’s my fault cause I didn’t quarantine a fish I brought home cause I’m like this one looks super healthy, I’m good. Stupid rookie move. Long story short, one of the first fish I had gotten started flashing on objects in the tank. She would go sideways and like yeet herself. By the end of the night, I seen like 2 more doing it. I started to look it up and it was saying either ick or flukes. I tried the saltwater thing for like two days and noticed more were doing it. I decided to just treat the entire tank (10 gallon tropical freshwater fish about 10 of them at the time). I tried API gen cure as directed, nothing happened. Tried again, nothing. Got prazipro and my corys I thought were freaking out so I panicked and did a water change about two hours later. I said I needed a bigger tank. Got a bigger one watched more of your videos got some seachem prime and stress got the tank started beneficial bacteria and put the fish that looked better into the tank and kept the 4 that looked worse in the old one to keep and medicate. The others looked better and I continued to medicate the last group. Appetites have always been good. I removed decode that they could flash and hurt themselves on. After a week they seemed to be doing ok. I moved them to the new big tank and they seemed happier but still keep flashing along with a few of the others occasionally. I’ve even tried coppersafe and have it in now hoping it might help. The one that started it has some lesions near her gills from her flashing. I put some api bacterial stuff in to help I think it’s natural cause it smells like tea tree oil. I seen like two others that have some lesions like that too by their gills but not as bad as hers. I’m out of ideas and I don’t have a vet near me that specializes in fish. I don’t want to lose them either and am really worried. Any advice? 🙏 thanks!

[@brittniebeeman2833]

I would treat with ParaGuard, Metroplex and KanaPlex!!

[@lenaamin8017]

@@brittniebeeman2833 thanks for replying. Sadly I’ve lost 4 last week after I wrote this and I’ve got one trying hard to hang in for the last three days. I’m starting to wonder if this is a different type of gill fluke that’s needs a different. Edification or if it is resistant to. Most kinds. I e tried adding gen cure to the food to get it in their system as well. Worked for the first two feedings then they caught on….even did the garlic powder trick 🤦‍♀️

[@AdamJJAZ]

Really appreciate this video it is extremely helpful! Could you possibly do a video on how to control or get rid of black beard algae?

[@KaveManAquatics]

That video is on my list! Keep an eye out for it soon 😁

[@AdamJJAZ]

Awesome!!

[@alexstokes6249]

Thanks for this video I hope I’m not to late for my baby Madagascar rainbow he has one of the stringy white poops he never showed this before until today thanks again for the educational video 👏🏽

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help, good luck to your guy! 🙏

[@phoenix063071]

Hi, Unless I missed something, just want to correct something on your dosing of the focus. In your demonstration you said its a 5:1 ratio, it's actually a 1:1 ratio with focus mix. lolol Just thought i'd point that out so you dont waste it in the future. Good vid bro. Bless !!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Seachem recently changed their dosing amount for focus. At the time of this video it was 5:1. But thanks for updating everyone 👍

[@phoenix063071]

@@KaveManAquatics no problem. That stuff is not accessible in Canada unless its prescribed by a vet, so its liquid gold in this part of town. 😄😄😄 Bless up bro.

[@KaveManAquatics]

oh wow lol I see why you would want to preserve it!

[@njdevilaje3879]

Good luck with your fish brother! When we gonna get the update video on the bio home?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, 2 months to go to hit the 4 month mark...I’ll do my best to make it a good one 💪

[@lilywhitepurity]

I don’t have or plan to get fish. I watched this whole video! Thanks for the entertainment 🤣

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣 Glad you enjoyed it! But You may be a fish keeper in the making! 😁💪

[@bhu8765tg]

My Bella the Betta has an internal parasite. She has long white stringy poop and is bloated. I am treating her 3 gallon tank with API General Cure. How do I know if/when to give her a epsom salt bath?! How do I know if the parasites are gone? Is there a way to test for them in the tank? Thank you for all of your help. I just bought Bella 3 and a half weeks ago and your videos have helped me so much. I’m pretty sure she has had the parasites since I bought her but I am just now understanding the problem which makes me worry that maybe I should be resorting to emergency measures. Your advice would be appreciated. Thank you so much!!!

[@mannyaraujo1]

This is the problem, you can't get any medication, from any fish stores anymore, they don't sell it

[@StrangeArrangements]

Thank you for this informative information. We lost our OB dragon blood peacock today, and will be treating the tank.

[@KaveManAquatics]

So sorry to hear that! Glad I could be helpful, hopefully there’s time to save the other fish! Good luck

[@StrangeArrangements]

@@KaveManAquatics Thank You.

[@AnamariaPg02]

My daughter calls them Dark Vader (Pletco fish) and the troopers (5 Goldfish and 1 Catfish)

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤣🤣

[@kendal-b9c]

All this time and I didn't know what were those white patches on their scales and white poop in the tank. Today I realize one little goldfish had that string on him. Someone else spoke about getting Paraguard do you have any info on this product? Thank you so much.

[@swollseidon5390]

I literally just got into this hobby and you my man, has helped me A TON!!! thank you. I did have a question tho, do you disinfect the tank after the medication?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, glad you’re enjoying the channel! No need to disinfect anything with this method of feeding meds. Some meds, when used in the water, do need to be removed with carbon.

[@assassin3003]

You can just smash up a bunch of garlic nocely then put it all in a soft paper towel and squeeze until enough garlic juice comes out then you can dip your fish food or medication in it until its properly soaked and take it out let it dry for a little

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sure you can do that too

[@tylerparker5919]

Yo I appreciate your videos. Keep them coming broski.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, will do! 😊💪

[@mariapapademetri9297]

Excellent video and information.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks Maria, Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@66Blazes]

thank you for the informative video and walkthrough of symptoms! In your experience, is it common to have worm-type parasites especially in bottom feeders, where you need Levamisole and not Metronidazole? I had some clown loaches with chronic wasting and I'm really worried which approach to take as I read it could be either worms or amoeba/bacteria

[@WiiHunt95]

1. You've taught me some new school moves for my tanks. 2. I had an African cichlid named school bus

[@KaveManAquatics]

Nice name! Glad I could help! 😊

[@AlabaloSinoTeSecas]

Consejo como tratar el punto Blanco. O si tienes un video

[@bognare]

Great vid thanks.. I'll try this on my wild discus that don't want to eat..

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@xXkamaXxKazi]

Good advice except for the hospital tank in my opinion only. The only reason I say that is by the time 1 fish shows symptoms is safe to assume multiple fish in the tank may have it so I just treat the whole tank. Metroplex isn’t too harsh and even Scaleless fish can handle it with no problem. Normally it’s not good to dose what’s not there but in this case with metroplex and focus as well as api general cure is pretty safe to dose the community. Also after doing this for the 5 day period look for any food with probiotics in the food itself and finish up with that. In my mind this replenishes the bacteria they have growing naturally in there digestive tract to help digestion as I feel the metroplex does eliminate this from there system, not in its entirety but to some degree.

[@KaveManAquatics]

I agree, this can definitely be fed to the entire main tank as well

[@briannamohabir461]

I’m trying to treat my albino pleco, how would I make food with the algae wafers or zucchini? Or what food to you recommend I use for my pleco?

[@dominic9279]

Ive been using blue planet fluke and tapeworm tablets that i crush into a powder and use it to the amount of water in my tank. I dissolve the powder in a cup of aquarium water and then add my pellet food to it to soak some of it up and then feed it, so basically the same thing. Have you used or heard of blue planet meds?