Spasms, frequent gill scratching, and lost appetite following Prazipro dosage

[Fishfunn]

Update- Sick fish passed 3 days ago, fixed with formalin and did necropsy with minimal equipment. I saw 1 white cyst ~1mm diameter inside muscle near gill, but not on gill, I think very likely fish tb was contributing factor to death given the history of symptoms. Gill flashing was caught relatively early on with quarantine/prazipro/FMG/antibiotics having minimal effect. Before death fish was floating at surface very heavy breathing (possibly anemia or sepsis or gill damage) Gill lamella shape is relatively preserved
Maybe due to initial prazipro dosing, fluke scars caused secondary bacterial infection and with effects of all pathogens combined fish could never recover from anorexia.

For parasites, I had very good luck using copper-based medications. In particular, I used SeaChem Cupramine with great success and see immediate results.
Make sure you follow the directions on the bottle closely, as 1/2 dosage is recommended for fresh water as opposed to saltwater treatment.

 

[confused_aquarist]

For parasites, I had very good luck using copper-based medications. In particular, I used SeaChem Cupramine with great success and see immediate results.
Make sure you follow the directions on the bottle closely, as 1/2 dosage is recommended for fresh water as opposed to saltwater treatment.

OK. I will use Cupramine next time.
Possibly, the parasite has built resistance against some drugs through breeding.
It's unfortunate that even with a shotgun approach, none of the drugs that supposedly work against a gill disease has worked- this was caught early, and deterioration throughout the treatment was obvious.
Thank you for your inputs!

 

[Fishfunn]

OK. I will use Cupramine next time.
Possibly, the parasite has built resistance against some drugs through breeding.
It's unfortunate that even with a shotgun approach, none of the drugs that supposedly work against a gill disease has worked- this was caught early, and deterioration throughout the treatment was obvious.
Thank you for your inputs!

Cupramine cured my fish from flashing when I couldn't see the cause, which left untreated would result in death. It was a lifesaver. In particular, against the Oodinium parasite.
Symptoms To Look For
• Small gold or rust-colored dust-like specks on the head and body.
• Fish may rub against objects due to irritation.
• Lack of appetite and fish may become skinny.
• Clamped fins.
• Labored breathing and lethargic.