2. Always be sure to remove the activated carbon from your filter.
3. Add a teaspoon for every 40 gallons
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2. Remove the activated charcoal.
3. Add 1 tablespoon for every 60 gallons
4. Wait 14 days to see if the anchor worms have completely disappeared.
5. If not, repeat dosing and do not change water.
6. After the second treatment is finished, wait another 14 days to make sure the parasites are removed and then change the water to remove some of the chemical. Website design By BotEap.comProform LA Website design By BotEap.comThis is one of the best forms of treatment for anchor worms and fish lice on the market. It is really safe for humans and it is a very low maintenance treatment method. The great thing about Proform LA is that it can be used in any water temperature, where some can only be used as low as 50 degrees Fahrenheit. You can do three treatments a week apart and it is a fairly low cost medication as 1 pint will treat 5000 gallons and 1 quart will treat 10,000 gallons of water. This anchor worm medicine will not harm turtles, frogs, or snails. Follow the recommended dosage Website design By BotEap.comPotassium permanganate Website design By BotEap.comThis treatment method should only be used by experienced fish farmers. This is a very strong drug that, if not administered correctly, will kill all the fish. Note that this can cure your goldfish or other fish of anchor worms, but it can also easily kill them. With whatever medications you use, people should always be very careful about wearing protective glasses, long-sleeved clothing, and a mask when possible. Never inhale these medications and always work in a well-ventilated area. Even the smallest crystal of potassium permanganate, if it gets into your eye, can cause severe irritation and possible blindness. Therefore, be careful when working with any type of medicine. Again, this form of medication should only be used by qualified individuals, as other forms are easier to use and less risky. Here’s how it’s treated with potassium permanganate: Website design By BotEap.com1. Make sure to bypass your filter and turn off your UV sterilizer before treatment.
2. Make sure aeration is at the highest level.
3. Wear necessary protective equipment before adding treatment.
4. Add 1 gram for every 100 gallons or 1 teaspoon for every 600 gallons of water.
5. Wait until the water turns brown
6. Add 1 pint of hydrogen peroxide for every 1000 gallons. This will clean your water in no time and replenish the oxygen in your water.
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