Should I worm my MBU?

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TinyTheMBUpuffer
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Should I worm my MBU?

Post by TinyTheMBUpuffer »

Hi, my husband breeds discus and regularly worms them for parasites... Do you guys do the same with your MBU's ??
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Re: Should I worm my MBU?

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Generally, I wait for symptoms of IPs.
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Re: Should I worm my MBU?

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I dewormed them once after I get them and then haven't had to again and wouldn't again until there were signs.
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Re: Should I worm my MBU?

Post by bertie 83 »

How old is he and how long you had him? If his belly sinks in between feedings I would treat, if it does not why worry. Finally a member near me yay. Was starting to think I was the only puffer keeper in the south lol. Where you from? Got any pics of your puffer to share?
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