Parasitic Hole-In-The-Head Disease (Hexamita)
Symptoms
Parasitic worms located in the digestive tract
Fish feces become white, thin, and long
Fish appear listless
Grayish film may form on the body as internal organs slow down
Rapid breathing in fish may be accompanied by gasping at the surface of the water
Weakened fish usually die from secondary infections before they starve
Organic treatment of fish
Remove infected fish to a hospital tank with a double dose of Ark BioRite Replenisher (2 tablespoons per 10 gallons)
Raise tank temperature 10 degrees but not over 90 degrees
Treat with Organic Control as directed
Extend treatment if needed
If symptoms continue follow with medicinal treatment
Medicinal treatment of fish
Remove infected fish to a hospital tank with a double dose of Ark BioRite Replenisher (2 tablespoons per 10 gallons)
Raise tank temperature 10 degrees but not over 90 degrees
If they will eat feed Full Spectrum medicated food as directed
Treat water as directed with One-Shot Knockout
If symptoms continue do a 50% water change in a hospital tank and repeat treatment
Original tank treatment
(If Infected Fish Were Moved to Hospital Tank)
Do 60% water change another day for a total of three water changes
Feed remaining fish Full Spectrum medicated food per instructions for 1 feeding cycle