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...the clowns didn't respond too well for the ich treatment. Tested the water today, pH, temp, ammonia and nitrite was ok but nitrate was through the roof. I've done an immediate 25% change but lost my clown of five years and the other two are looking touch and go. I also cleaned the external filter...

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Just before heading out to get search for some medication, I checked the fish. Two of the clowns had signs of ich. So I've treated for that now, and will try and clear that before worrying about the worms.

Thanks for the link and the advice so far.

The parasites on show are definitely a whitish colour rather than the vivid red on show in the link.

I'll try and find some levamisole based med available in the UK.

Thanks again

Eli

Hi everyone, I'm looking for a bit of advice with regards to a sick fish recently added to my loach tank. On returning home tonight I found him (an upside down catfish) with distended belly an small white somethings issuing from his anus. I've read the parasite faq and it looks like worms. However, ...