I had no idea about Fluke Solve. I had body and Gill flukes, watched your video, bought the medicine after trying fluke-m and formalachite. What a difference, it's like having new fish. I sincerely thank you for posting this, I almost lost my koi!
had my pond for three years, anytime I have a prob I say to the wife, "let's see if Wrighty knows". I then proceed to youtube. From the bottom of my heart thank you.
Well Terry it seems like a sad world when company's are selling products that just don't do what it says on the tin. I'm so pleased you have the problem under control and that you have given us great information and a genuine review of the products you tried. I not only decided to build your filter system but have also decided to replace everything else in the pond. I have a Aqua 22000 pump and an Evo 55 watt UV coming this week. So should be installing it all next week. Thanks for all your help, all the best Tony
***** Hi Tony, Thank you, and I hope all goes well for you. My fish are slowly getting back to normal, though it could have been a lot worse. I should have bought the microscope in the first place really I suppose, but I've learnt my lesson. Terry.
Hi Charlie, and thank you. You will find the FlukeSolve does just what it says on the tin mate. I was a bit hard on the Formalachite. It's ok for things like Ich or costia but rubbish on flukes. thanks again, Terry.
Thank you mate! First strait talking man I’ve heard all night without me feeling I need to get a degree in Ichthyology!!! I’ve read pages and pages of advice online, read every book I have and tried several treatments, similar to what you used. I salt bathed my koi and MB etc etc etc and no changes! I’ve just ordered the fluke solve so 🤞.....I hope to see the same result as you!!!! Nice pond and Koi by the way! 👍🏻
Hi Matt, I do recommend a scrape on your koi if you haven't done one, just to be sure what your treating. If you have flukes the Flukesolve will sort it. Don't forget to treat again in 3 weeks time in case they've laid eggs. No fluke treatment kills the eggs as you may know. Glad to help, and hope all goes well for you mate. Terry.
I don’t have a scope, which one would you recommend please? The description also said it treats tapeworm) infestations as well as ectoparasites such as monogean trematodes, and flukes. Thanks for getting back to me! 👌🏻
Hi Matt, this is the one I have and I find it very good@ www.amazon.co.uk/Apex-Microscopes-The-Practitioner-Microscope/dp/B001BPQL4C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZDDO9ULHO0OB&keywords=apex+practitioner&qid=1559217256&s=gateway&sprefix=apex+praction%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1-spell Terry.
Hello Terry I am very happy your koi fish are doing better. I how how you must have felt. I finished my gravel filter with the two addon filters. it's working good. I've claimed my pond back. I am thinking about putting some faux wood on the top, and get rid of the prusher treated wood. well good day mate. Ronald k4get
Good to see your fishies are doing well. Thanks for the details about that blue stuff not working as claimed. Has that Fluke Solve had any serious effect on your bacteria levels or algea? It must have been me, but the water looked a lot clearer.
Harry Chung Hi Harry, Thanks m8, I thought I might lose one or two but they're all ok now m8 thanks. I must say that Fluke Solve is brilliant, very expensive but good. It works within 24 hours.And that's the good thing about Fluke Solve. It doesn't harm anything. Your filter bacteria are untouched, unlike formalachite. It doesn't harm your pond plants, and it does exactly what it says on the packet. but no, it doesn't touch the algae. Haven't noticed the water any clearer. Will re-dose in three weeks time as a precaution but all look good now. Terry.
I have also treated my pond several times with formalin/malachite products Pond Doctor parasite treatment and Cloverleaf Parasite Answer and find the body/gill fluke (confirmed with scrapes) problem returns after a short period and my fish start flashing and leaping out of the water. I am now awaiting Fluke-Solve from Amazon. Fingers crossed.
Hi Jason, I found this Formalachite is no good for flukes. It is by the way good for Ich, Costia and that sort of thing. The Flukesolve will sort it out mate. Don't forget to treat again in 3 weeks time to kill any eggs that might have hatched. Flukesolve wont kill the fluke eggs mate. Terry.
The same problem, three doses of FMG and still most are lethargic with clamped pecs and some flashing. The young fish seem to be not having as much of a problem as the older, larger fish. I have sent off for Fluke-Solve, as you say, not cheap.
Hi Chris, the Flukesolve is a bit expensive, but does work. There's nothing worse than spending money on something that doesn't. Don't forget to treat again in 3 weeks as it won't kill the fluke eggs. Good luck mate, Terry.
Formalin and malachite green definitely has its place in my opinion for certain parasites. Can't comment on the brand as I mix it myself as many are watered down. Great for white spot and costia but flukes seem totally unaffected. Think it may get the free swimming ones. It can however be used with praziquantel at the same time which would get the flukes too!
Hi, Yes that's right. I do retract my statement in a later video as I did use it again. ua-cam.com/video/vkg3BaLF9IA/v-deo.html The point I was trying to make was it states clearly on the bottle it treats flukes. I spent £40 on it and my fish got dangerously worse. I just don't want anybody making the same mistake. Thanks for your comment, Terry.
Wrighty yea I know what you mean, for some reason a few manufacturers seem to think it's a cure all which it most certainly isn't. Even for relatively sensitive parasites like chilodonella one dose isn't always enough. Fluke and trichodina I've found to be very resistant even at much higher than recommended doses!
Hi Mike, I have just started a forum on my website diypondfilters.com if you’re interested. It’s for anybody with or starting a pond, from newbies to people with experience of koi keeping. It’s so we can help each other and the newcomers to the hobby or just have a chat about anything in general. Would love to see you there.
I used some fluke-solve recently in a tropical tank, it seems to have stopped the flashing issues overnight and no side effects. Even the shrimp are unbothered. For aquariums you'll only need the 10g pouch as the doses are tiny :)
Hi, I have since, in one of my later videos said that its good for things like costia and whitespot and that sort of thing, but my grievance was it says it treats flukes and it does not which nearly got my koi in a lot of trouble. Terry.
@ i bought it for $ 49.- but it is 2 pounds , enough for my lifetime and more . i give it away for free to people . 2 grams does my entire discus hatchery .
Hi Terry Can it be a coincidence that this video popped up in my recommendations two days after I bought this product ? Probably not 😂 Serves me right for not watching all your older stuff . I could have saved myself a few quid . Now I know why it's cheap 😂 what's your current "go to" fluke treatment ? They seem to be more resilient, these days ?
Hi mate, I think they call it, sods law 😏😏 I bought 2 bottles of the stuff at the time. We live and learn mate. I would keep it though mate, apparently it works on things like costia and Ich, take care, Terry.
Formalichite is used only at night time as day time sunlight will deactivate the treatment, turn off main filter for 4-6 hours at night during initial hours of treatment than it is safe to turn back on, repeat total of 5 time. Treatment is once every other day, This process is effective if done properly. If fish is still flashing test your water conditions.
I built you filter for my moms pond but did it with 3" abs flowing less than half of what your flowing so I am going to up the flow rate to 5000 GPH , she is in a windy and dusty area, used micro media in all tubs no UV as of yet. as the quartz broke, waiting on the replacement. but no green water and can see the bottom, just wish we could get the strainer you have. Here in the U.S.I can find short ones but not the nice long ones like you have. oh yea I like the new over flow strainer better will be a lot easier to make, only have a table saw and cutting that abs length wise is what took the longest.to make cutting cross will be a snap. Thanks
Sorry to bother you Terry on a weekend! Question....Once I’ve treated the pond with Fluke Solve. How long do I have to wait to treat an alternative infection? I read and noted that you said to treat again with Fluke Solve 2-3 weeks after initial dose but am I allowed/able to treat in between that period with a different treatment? O and I’ve got a microscope now! Thanks you. Matt
H Matt, It really depends what treatments your using. I would normally give it a week between treatments but it's best if you ask someone that knows more mate. Have a word with them here www.vetark.co.uk You will need to treat again with Flukesolve in 3 weeks in case of egg laying flukes. Terry.
Hi JF, That's right mate. I did read an article a while back when I had this problem, and it stated that flukes have become immune to formalachite, but its still good for costa, Ich and that sort of thing. What made me angry at the time is the fact that it still clearly states on the bottle, 'it cures flukes' when it doesn't, which nearly lost me some koi. Thanks mate, Terry.
check the pond ph factor. look for a cyst or white blister on the body, fish jumping upward, scraping against bottom pond objects. these signs will bring attention the need for drastic prevention action. don't overfeed and use more water plants for neutralizing the ph from the fish waste. you can't see the fish waste bi-produce, that can accumulate and cause imbalance ph in your pond water.i had 25 years of backyard ponds and filtration. there is a ph strip you can buy at a drug store/online; you can also resolve high ph on youtube videos. never relies too much on a chemical that will break down fish immunity. use natural means to resolve at all possible. i got a video on "DIY solar power for koi pond" part VII. can save $$ on electric bill.
Hi Michael, I don't think I'm too over stocked but I do have the filtration to cope. Coming out of winter your fish are on a bit of a low as you'll know and more susceptible to parasites. It's quite common to get parasites at this time of year. The video was just to let people know Formalachite doesn't work on flukes which it clearly states it does on the bottle. I spent £40 on it and completely wasted my money. Thanks for the post, Terry.
Hi Charles, the Fluke-solve is brilliant mate. I did condemn the Formalachite, but to be honest it is quite good for ich and costia but does not work on flukes like it says on the bottle. Thanks mate, Terry.
Hi Steve, thank you, I must apologize. In this video I throw away the Formalachite. I still state it's rubbish for fluke treatment, which it clearly states on the bottle it treats. I have since found, it is good for Ich, Costa and that sort of thing. But no good at all for flukes, Terry.
Crazy. I added that crap to my pond after watching your other video! I don't have Koi yet, so no harm except to my filter as you said. I have one question; When you first noticed the fish not acting right, how long before you treated with the solve? I would think it was some time, waiting on the scope and then the solve. Again, great video and awesome information. Until next time. PS I got another 2 square feet of K1 the other day and put into my 2 tubs. Now have about 3 square feet in each. Now I'm not have any problem with media moving in the middle tub.
Your Apex Practitioner also comes with a 20x eyepiece so will actually give 800x magnification not 400x 😊 Great video. I’ll add that medication to my memory.
Hi Paul, you are right mate. I did notice I'd got it wrong, but I'd uploaded the video, so I left it. Re the Formalachite, I did have to apologize in a later video. The Formalachite is good for treating all the other parasites it states on the bottle, but it doesn't touch flukes at all. Thanks mate. Terry.
Blast from the past. Just put some fluke solve in my pond after also buying a microscope and finding flukes. Your video helped so thank you Terry. In your lastest videos you still have Formalachite on your shelf but I bet you don't use it for flukes hehe. Cheers.
Hi Simon, I did give the Formalachite a bit of a slating in the video lol, but it does not treat flukes and says it does which did annoy me lol. I have to admit, and did in a later video, it is really good for other parasites like ich, costia and that sort of thing. I did have to eat my words to a certain extent lol. thanks mate, Terry.
@@Wrighty Well I scraped most of my fish today and they were all clear. Amazing stuff like you said. That was after 25 hours. Did you scrape yours again after the first dose, also did you do the second dose like suggested on the packet ? Cheers.
Hi Simon, I only scrape my koi when absolutely necessary. It can cause other problems and stress the koi. I did the first scrape, and gave them the treatment, waited 3 weeks and gave them the second dose to kill any eggs that may have hatched, and they were completely ok after that mate. Not another flick. It is really good stuff. Take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
Hi Chris, I've found it works best with around 12" to 14" deep of media. They do say you can go to 60% of the water volume, but I've never tried it. Thanks mate, Terry.
@Wrighty Thank you so much, Terry, for your advice. I'm now planning on a two barrel system, Static and moving. Plus, through my Tempest. The barrels are 120 litres each, I'm tight on space, and it will hopefully be a case of , out with the old four chamber filter to be replaced by thìs system , with the least pipe replacement 😜
Hi Mark, Since this video I have found that Formalachite does work on Ich and Trichodina. But I still say it's useless against Flukes. Hope this helps. Thanks, Terry
Hi mark, It really doesn't pay to guess, Your local aquatic shop should be able to do a scrape for you. If not do a web search for your local koi cub. You'll find them very helpful. If you treat for flukes and it's not, it will cost you £30 for nothing and your fish will only get worse, and you may loose one or two. You have to find out what it is and treat it. Hope this helps. Terry.
Hi Mark, I have just started a forum on my website diypondfilters.com if you’re interested. It’s for anybody with or starting a pond, from newbies to people with experience of koi keeping. It’s so we can help each other and the newcomers to the hobby or just have a chat about anything in general. Would love to see you there.
How do they get them and why does it make them inactive? Anyways thanks for making this video. First year with my pond so this will come in handy some day.
Hi, A fishes slime coat usually keeps the parasites numbers down, but if your fish get a shock or are feeling low the parasites can get out of hand. Your fish will go to the bottom because they are in pain. You will see them flicking against anything in the pond because there itching with the parasites. Have you seen my website? There's loads of things on there to help someone just starting with a pond. diypondfilters.com Have a look, I think you'll find it interesting. All my videos are there as well. Terry.
Sir, Good day! just want to ask if where can we buy FLUKE SOLVE Solution that you use in your pond? Can we have it online? Need your help, my KOI getting the same problem. Thank you.
Hi Sany, I'm not sure what part of the world your in, but in the UK you can buy Flukesolve from most koi retailers, or you can get it on eBay or Amazon. Make sure you buy the new Flukesolve Plus as it's much better. Terry.
Hi Mate, I bought the microscope when they had an offer on it which was quite some time ago. There a bit more money now: www.amazon.co.uk/Apex-Microscopes-The-Practitioner-Microscope/dp/B001BPQL4C/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3C03IK2YSM6KY&keywords=apex+practitioner+microscope&qid=1566329435&s=gateway&sprefix=apex+pract%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-3 The treatment I used was Fluke-solve. I got it on ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=fluke+solve&_osacat=93632&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l2632.R2.TR3.TRC2.A0.H1.TRS0&_nkw=fluke+solve&_sacat=20754 Terry.
I didn't know about fluke and my fish are resting on the bottom of my pond so I bought fluke solve so hopefully it works when it comes thanks for the vid
Hi Robert, The flukesolve is very good for flukes. It will kill the body and gill flukes. Don't forget, that any fluke treatment doesn't kill the fluke eggs and a second treatment is needed in 3 weeks time. Terry.
I'd like to thank you sir , I had fish not looking happy and flicking all the time, just stubbled on your video a couple of weeks ago so got Fluke Solve, well it's made a hell of a difference alls well, says on the packet treat again in three weeks to kill parasite eggs , many thanks . and a sub from me .
Hi Gav, your more than welcome mate, and thank you for subscribing, and welcome to my channel. I have loads of videos for you to look at, and more to come. Yes, do make sure you treat again in 3 weeks, as some flukes are egg layers, and Flukesolve won't kill the eggs. So you do have to re-treat to kill off the young flukes. Thanks again and take care, Terry.
Hi mate, parasites are in all ponds, koi can live with them most of the time and the koi's immune system (slime coat) usually keep them in low numbers and we don't notice them, but they are there. It's when we have an outbreak which can be caused by the koi having some sort of shock or get stressed for some reason or there just a bit under the weather. That's when we have to step in with some sort of treatment or we loose the fish. Hope this helps mate. Terry.
I’m totally lost with my pond my fish have bloated and got ulcers I don’t know what else to do my pond looks more or less the same size as yours I just can’t seem to ever get it right it’s just problems after problems
The first thing is, have you checked your water? (ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. also PH, KH.) these symptoms are common with poor pond water quality. Terry.
It sounds like you have introduced a koi into your pond with a problem. Have you tried pond salt? If it's only one or two koi you can salt bath them. If it's a lot you might have to treat the pond. Have a look at this video on adding pond salt to your pond. It does show them adding pond salt straight to the pond, I wouldn't do that. I would mix it in a bucket first and make sure it diluted. ua-cam.com/video/QcQ5zgz0OHM/v-deo.html You should really have a pond water test kit and test your water at least once a week mate. Their not expensive. Terry.
Hi Ilias, There could be several things causing this , the most common is parasites. Your best bet is to go to my website diypondfilters.com and join the forum. There are several people there including myself that will try to help. We will need to know a bit more about your pond and the water condition, so the forum will be the best place to communicate. It's easy to sign up and free to join. Hope to see you there. Terry.
My fish are all having fun rot and skin irritations and I’m losing one after the other. Some have no signs of the sickness and others have swollen red lips bloody raised spots and fin rot. Do you think this chemical can save them??
I’ve tested my water it’s good for everything except the high ph is a little off and the ph but not by very much. The ammonia, nitrates and nitrites tested perfect.
The next thing is get a scrape of one of the fish. Your local koi shop will be able to do this. If not try to find your nearest koi club, there usually willing to help. You need someone with a microscope to find out exactly what the problem is mate. Terry
Thank you very much! I don’t have a local koi shop I ordered mine from online, and I doubt I’ll be able to get a scrape under a microscope . I was hoping there was some treatment that could kill off anything parasite . Thanks for the help tho!
Hi Kenneth, I don't think it's any good on flukes at all. It didn't work for me. I gave mine 3 good doses and they just got worse. I have since found it does work on Whitespot and Trichodina. Thanks, Terry.
+Wrighty no. it's not useful for flukes at all. for flukes, you have used the right product in the end. all my medicin comes from that company. luckily I rarely use it on my own pond. only had one parasite in 16 years. but a ton of my friends has problems. But they also dump a lot of crap in there ponds all the time :/ I told them to stop it. but they didn't listen. poor fish.
+Wrighty also. timing is everything when using formaldehyde. one need to know exactly when the parasites is sustainable for the formaldehyde. otherwise it has no effect at all. or it has a bit effect on green water hehe.
That's right. I gave one of my fish a scrape the other day and found a parasite I've not seen before and I'm not sure what it is. I have taken a small video of it with my phone down the microscope. If I upload it, would you be able to tell me what you think it is and what to treat with? Terry.
+Wrighty I might be able to see what it is. typical when flukes is occurring, the are always something behind it. its usely a spore parasite of some sort.
Hi John, Your welcome. I have since found out that it's good for Ich and Costia, but don't use it for flukes. I have just started a forum on my website diypondfilters.com if you’re interested. It’s for anybody with or starting a pond, from newbies to people with experience of koi keeping. It’s so we can help each other or just have a chat about anything in general. Would like to see you there. Terry
Terry, I know this is an old video and I might be wrong but I think you have the eye piece facing the wrong way on your microscope. Mine turns round like yours but it's well awkward using it that way round.
Hi mate, at the time, the only way I could show you guys was using my phone looking down the lens of the microscope. It's ok when I look down it. I bought myself a camera to fit it, so I can see all on my computer screen now. thanks mate, Terry.
Hi Mate. I have since then found that Formalachite is good for costia and ich but I still say it's rubbish for flukes and doesn't work on them. Terry. PS. I have just started a forum on my website diypondfilters.com if you’re interested. It’s for anybody with or starting a pond, from newbies to people with experience of koi keeping. It’s so we can help each other and the newcomers to the hobby or just have a chat about anything in general. Would like to see you there.
Hi James, I found out later that formalachite is still good on ich or costia. I did take a little bit back about it in a later video as I trashed it in this video. I still maintain it's rubbish on flukes but it does work on costia. I have tried it. Terry. PS. I have just started a forum on my website diypondfilters.com if you’re interested. It’s for anybody with or starting a pond, from newbies to people with experience of koi keeping. It’s so we can help each other and the newcomers to the hobby or just have a chat about anything in general. Would love to see you there.
Hi Wrighty, thank you for your kind reply, I got anti- parasite & fungus from ntlabs, which Maybe the same stuff. Will try and let you know the result. Hopefully it will work. I put fluke solve in 3 days ago, shall I wait a few more days ? Will go to your web page and comment on it. You done a really good job to help us to a right Direction, can't thank you enough to help us to save kois.
Hi James, Your very welcome. I would leave it a week between treatments. Also have plenty of air going into your pond when treating as some treatments can rob the water of oxygen. Terry.
Hi I live in UK around a hour away from London I recently got 5 koi around 7 to 10cm the water temperature is around 10 degrees all water levels are fine is it normal for them so it near the bottom?? they only been in around 3-4 days they do move throw out the day and night but mainly stay behind a plant at the side of a waterfall seem to be breathing OK and I haven't seen anything wrong with their scales and if spooked they move very fast... if any one out their could offer me some advice i would really appreciate it.. thanks
Hi Thomas, It is a bit early in the year to be buying koi as the ponds are still cold. Did they come from a pond or a koi supplier and from a tray. If so was the tray indoors. There probably not use to a pond so it will take them a while to settle down. Try not to spook them for a while to give them time to settle in. They should be ok. Just keep your eye on them. Terry.
Wrighty cheers for replying Terry small koi / General fish out let they where kept in black buckets inside but in like a gazebo attached to the side of the shop with no heating and not alot of sun light I would say it was just as cold inside as outside but I didn't check the water so it's possible it may have been heated. I definitely keep a eye on them from a far for the next week or so as not to spook them too much. Honestly they are best thing I've ever brought 😁 their just mesmerising.. thanks again hope to see more of your videos in the future you have some awesome fish
Hi Thomas, Thank you. As long as you floated them for at least 15 minutes before letting them go you should be ok. I would say it's because of there new surroundings. They should settle down ok. Terry.
you live and learn don't you? He sorted it out so the end result was positive and he was kind enough to share his findings and humble enough to admit what went wrong. A lot of treatments claim one thing and then it's a leap of faith as to whether it does or not. But, a good amount of research helps, that's if there is enough information available.
Hi Sean, The fish should be ok, but I advise you to get a scrape on one of them first, so you know exactly what your treating. See if your local koi club or pond shop will do one for you if you don't have a microscope. Here's what it says on the packed of Fluke-solve: Fluke Solve previously known as Solupraz provides effective control of skin and gill flukes as well as tapeworms in goldfish and Koi. Fluke Solve is the result of in-depth research by veterinary fish experts who have recognised the need for ornamental fish keepers to have access to high quality veterinary pharmaceutical products, without prescription, which are both safe and effective. The active ingredient in Fluke Solve is Praziquantel which has been used for the control of a variety of fish parasites since the early 1990's, with specific studies in carp for cestode (tapeworm) infestations as well as ectoparasites such as monogean trematodes, or flukes. Fluke Solve does not damage filter bacteria or plant life and can be used at low temperatures down to 3 Degrees. Fluke Solve is also safe to use with sturgeon.
@@Wrighty update on my fish ,,Koi man came out scraped 5 fish , found body flukes , no sign of gill fluke ,but treated for both ,with FLUKE,M a day ago ,,seems to be working but may be too late for our two big ones ,,dont seen to be responding to the treatment......
Hi Sean, Have you got plenty of air going into the pond? Some treatments can remove the oxygen. I've never used Fluke M, so I'm not sure what it's like mate. I am a big believer in Flukesolve myself as you know. I hope your fish will be ok mate. Terry.
@@Wrighty got a shock today terry my best koi had a red spot on it the other week done a scrape nothing on it so i treated the pond with chloramine t ment to kill the flukes but did not so done a scrape to day one big massive gill fluke so its treated with fluke solve uv light off for 24 hrs andrew
Hi Andrew, Yes mate, I moved 3 year ago. This is a video of when I finished the new pond. This is part 5 of my pond build videos. Terry. ua-cam.com/video/8FpZpX_H0f4/v-deo.html
I had no idea about Fluke Solve. I had body and Gill flukes, watched your video, bought the medicine after trying fluke-m and formalachite. What a difference, it's like having new fish. I sincerely thank you for posting this, I almost lost my koi!
gill flukes are quite often egg layers so you should re-treat 4 days after to kill the flukes that hatched , since it does not kill the eggs .
had my pond for three years, anytime I have a prob I say to the wife, "let's see if Wrighty knows". I then proceed to youtube. From the bottom of my heart thank you.
Hi Dave, thank you for your kind comments mate. Your very welcome. Terry.
Well Terry it seems like a sad world when company's are selling products that just don't do what it says on the tin. I'm so pleased you have the problem under control and that you have given us great information and a genuine review of the products you tried. I not only decided to build your filter system but have also decided to replace everything else in the pond. I have a Aqua 22000 pump and an Evo 55 watt UV coming this week. So should be installing it all next week.
Thanks for all your help, all the best
Tony
***** Hi Tony, Thank you, and I hope all goes well for you. My fish are slowly getting back to normal, though it could have been a lot worse. I should have bought the microscope in the first place really I suppose, but I've learnt my lesson. Terry.
Currently think I’m in the same situation was super helpful buddy I’m trying everything I can lovely fish and set up btw.
Hi Charlie, and thank you. You will find the FlukeSolve does just what it says on the tin mate. I was a bit hard on the Formalachite. It's ok for things like Ich or costia but rubbish on flukes. thanks again, Terry.
Thank you mate! First strait talking man I’ve heard all night without me feeling I need to get a degree in Ichthyology!!! I’ve read pages and pages of advice online, read every book I have and tried several treatments, similar to what you used. I salt bathed my koi and MB etc etc etc and no changes!
I’ve just ordered the fluke solve so 🤞.....I hope to see the same result as you!!!!
Nice pond and Koi by the way! 👍🏻
Hi Matt, I do recommend a scrape on your koi if you haven't done one, just to be sure what your treating. If you have flukes the Flukesolve will sort it. Don't forget to treat again in 3 weeks time in case they've laid eggs. No fluke treatment kills the eggs as you may know. Glad to help, and hope all goes well for you mate. Terry.
I don’t have a scope, which one would you recommend please?
The description also said it treats tapeworm) infestations as well as ectoparasites such as monogean trematodes, and flukes.
Thanks for getting back to me! 👌🏻
Hi Matt, this is the one I have and I find it very good@ www.amazon.co.uk/Apex-Microscopes-The-Practitioner-Microscope/dp/B001BPQL4C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZDDO9ULHO0OB&keywords=apex+practitioner&qid=1559217256&s=gateway&sprefix=apex+praction%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1-spell
Terry.
Hello Terry
I am very happy your koi fish are doing better. I how how you must have felt.
I finished my gravel filter with the two addon filters. it's working good. I've claimed my pond back.
I am thinking about putting some faux wood on the top, and get rid of the prusher treated wood.
well good day mate.
Ronald k4get
Good to see your fishies are doing well. Thanks for the details about that blue stuff not working as claimed. Has that Fluke Solve had any serious effect on your bacteria levels or algea? It must have been me, but the water looked a lot clearer.
Harry Chung Hi Harry, Thanks m8, I thought I might lose one or two but they're all ok now m8 thanks. I must say that Fluke Solve is brilliant, very expensive but good. It works within 24 hours.And that's the good thing about Fluke Solve. It doesn't harm anything. Your filter bacteria are untouched, unlike formalachite. It doesn't harm your pond plants, and it does exactly what it says on the packet. but no, it doesn't touch the algae. Haven't noticed the water any clearer. Will re-dose in three weeks time as a precaution but all look good now.
Terry.
I have also treated my pond several times with formalin/malachite products Pond Doctor parasite treatment and Cloverleaf Parasite Answer and find the body/gill fluke (confirmed with scrapes) problem returns after a short period and my fish start flashing and leaping out of the water.
I am now awaiting Fluke-Solve from Amazon. Fingers crossed.
Hi Jason, I found this Formalachite is no good for flukes. It is by the way good for Ich, Costia and that sort of thing. The Flukesolve will sort it out mate. Don't forget to treat again in 3 weeks time to kill any eggs that might have hatched. Flukesolve wont kill the fluke eggs mate. Terry.
The same problem, three doses of FMG and still most are lethargic with clamped pecs and some flashing. The young fish seem to be not having as much of a problem as the older, larger fish. I have sent off for Fluke-Solve, as you say, not cheap.
Hi Chris, the Flukesolve is a bit expensive, but does work. There's nothing worse than spending money on something that doesn't. Don't forget to treat again in 3 weeks as it won't kill the fluke eggs. Good luck mate, Terry.
Formalin and malachite green definitely has its place in my opinion for certain parasites. Can't comment on the brand as I mix it myself as many are watered down. Great for white spot and costia but flukes seem totally unaffected. Think it may get the free swimming ones. It can however be used with praziquantel at the same time which would get the flukes too!
Hi, Yes that's right. I do retract my statement in a later video as I did use it again. ua-cam.com/video/vkg3BaLF9IA/v-deo.html
The point I was trying to make was it states clearly on the bottle it treats flukes. I spent £40 on it and my fish got dangerously worse. I just don't want anybody making the same mistake. Thanks for your comment, Terry.
Wrighty yea I know what you mean, for some reason a few manufacturers seem to think it's a cure all which it most certainly isn't. Even for relatively sensitive parasites like chilodonella one dose isn't always enough. Fluke and trichodina I've found to be very resistant even at much higher than recommended doses!
Hi Mike, I have just started a forum on my website diypondfilters.com if you’re interested. It’s for anybody with or starting a pond, from newbies to people with experience of koi keeping. It’s so we can help each other and the newcomers to the hobby or just have a chat about anything in general. Would love to see you there.
Thank You.
I will use this.
I used some fluke-solve recently in a tropical tank, it seems to have stopped the flashing issues overnight and no side effects. Even the shrimp are unbothered. For aquariums you'll only need the 10g pouch as the doses are tiny :)
Hi, I have since, in one of my later videos said that its good for things like costia and whitespot and that sort of thing, but my grievance was it says it treats flukes and it does not which nearly got my koi in a lot of trouble. Terry.
potassium permanganate works quite well too .
and its cheap !
That's right, but you have to be very careful using it as it is a bleach. Terry.
cheap? i bought it, it cost me £34
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i bought it for $ 49.- but it is 2 pounds , enough for my lifetime and more .
i give it away for free to people .
2 grams does my entire discus hatchery .
Hi Terry
Can it be a coincidence that this video popped up in my recommendations two days after I bought this product ? Probably not 😂 Serves me right for not watching all your older stuff . I could have saved myself a few quid . Now I know why it's cheap 😂 what's your current "go to" fluke treatment ? They seem to be more resilient, these days ?
Hi mate, I think they call it, sods law 😏😏 I bought 2 bottles of the stuff at the time. We live and learn mate. I would keep it though mate, apparently it works on things like costia and Ich, take care, Terry.
Thank you thank you!!
Formalichite is used only at night time as day time sunlight will deactivate the treatment, turn off main filter for 4-6 hours at night during initial hours of treatment than it is safe to turn back on, repeat total of 5 time. Treatment is once every other day, This process is effective if done properly. If fish is still flashing test your water conditions.
I built you filter for my moms pond but did it with 3" abs flowing less than half of what your flowing so I am going to up the flow rate to 5000 GPH , she is in a windy and dusty area, used micro media in all tubs no UV as of yet. as the quartz broke, waiting on the replacement. but no green water and can see the bottom, just wish we could get the strainer you have. Here in the U.S.I can find short ones but not the nice long ones like you have. oh yea I like the new over flow strainer better will be a lot easier to make, only have a table saw and cutting that abs length wise is what took the longest.to make cutting cross will be a snap. Thanks
Robert Hansberger Hi Robert, Good to hear all is going well. you're very welcome. Glad to help.
Terry.
Sorry to bother you Terry on a weekend! Question....Once I’ve treated the pond with Fluke Solve. How long do I have to wait to treat an alternative infection?
I read and noted that you said to treat again with Fluke Solve 2-3 weeks after initial dose but am I allowed/able to treat in between that period with a different treatment?
O and I’ve got a microscope now! Thanks you. Matt
H Matt, It really depends what treatments your using. I would normally give it a week between treatments but it's best if you ask someone that knows more mate. Have a word with them here www.vetark.co.uk You will need to treat again with Flukesolve in 3 weeks in case of egg laying flukes. Terry.
I’ve used blagdon for white spot and it worked well. It seems gentle on the fish too. I guess it might be too weak for flukes and larger parasites.
Hi JF, That's right mate. I did read an article a while back when I had this problem, and it stated that flukes have become immune to formalachite, but its still good for costa, Ich and that sort of thing. What made me angry at the time is the fact that it still clearly states on the bottle, 'it cures flukes' when it doesn't, which nearly lost me some koi. Thanks mate, Terry.
check the pond ph factor. look for a cyst or white blister on the body, fish jumping upward, scraping against bottom pond objects. these signs will bring attention the need for drastic prevention action. don't overfeed and use more water plants for neutralizing the ph from the fish waste. you can't see the fish waste bi-produce, that can accumulate and cause imbalance ph in your pond water.i had 25 years of backyard ponds and filtration. there is a ph strip you can buy at a drug store/online; you can also resolve high ph on youtube videos. never relies too much on a chemical that will break down fish immunity. use natural means to resolve at all possible. i got a video on "DIY solar power for koi pond" part VII. can save $$ on electric bill.
Help got parasite killing my fish,seem to be stuck in them tried salt in pond
Is it because the pond is overcrowded? Too many big fish for a small pond will always lead to problems.
Hi Michael, I don't think I'm too over stocked but I do have the filtration to cope. Coming out of winter your fish are on a bit of a low as you'll know and more susceptible to parasites. It's quite common to get parasites at this time of year. The video was just to let people know Formalachite doesn't work on flukes which it clearly states it does on the bottle. I spent £40 on it and completely wasted my money. Thanks for the post, Terry.
Thank you, very informative.
Hi Karen, glad you enjoyed the video. Terry.
Nice movie. Infomative
Thank you, Hope it helps, Terry.
Thanks for video, I'll give a try, exists for aquarium fishes / Discus as well. Any update since?
Hi Charles, the Fluke-solve is brilliant mate. I did condemn the Formalachite, but to be honest it is quite good for ich and costia but does not work on flukes like it says on the bottle. Thanks mate, Terry.
Thanks terry I'm learning a lot from your videos.
Hi Steve, thank you, I must apologize. In this video I throw away the Formalachite. I still state it's rubbish for fluke treatment, which it clearly states on the bottle it treats. I have since found, it is good for Ich, Costa and that sort of thing. But no good at all for flukes, Terry.
Crazy. I added that crap to my pond after watching your other video! I don't have Koi yet, so no harm except to my filter as you said. I have one question; When you first noticed the fish not acting right, how long before you treated with the solve? I would think it was some time, waiting on the scope and then the solve.
Again, great video and awesome information. Until next time.
PS I got another 2 square feet of K1 the other day and put into my 2 tubs. Now have about 3 square feet in each. Now I'm not have any problem with media moving in the middle tub.
Your Apex Practitioner also comes with a 20x eyepiece so will actually give 800x magnification not 400x 😊
Great video. I’ll add that medication to my memory.
Hi Paul, you are right mate. I did notice I'd got it wrong, but I'd uploaded the video, so I left it. Re the Formalachite, I did have to apologize in a later video. The Formalachite is good for treating all the other parasites it states on the bottle, but it doesn't touch flukes at all. Thanks mate. Terry.
Blast from the past. Just put some fluke solve in my pond after also buying a microscope and finding flukes. Your video helped so thank you Terry. In your lastest videos you still have Formalachite on your shelf but I bet you don't use it for flukes hehe. Cheers.
Hi Simon, I did give the Formalachite a bit of a slating in the video lol, but it does not treat flukes and says it does which did annoy me lol. I have to admit, and did in a later video, it is really good for other parasites like ich, costia and that sort of thing. I did have to eat my words to a certain extent lol. thanks mate, Terry.
@@Wrighty Well I scraped most of my fish today and they were all clear. Amazing stuff like you said. That was after 25 hours. Did you scrape yours again after the first dose, also did you do the second dose like suggested on the packet ? Cheers.
Hi Simon, I only scrape my koi when absolutely necessary. It can cause other problems and stress the koi. I did the first scrape, and gave them the treatment, waited 3 weeks and gave them the second dose to kill any eggs that may have hatched, and they were completely ok after that mate. Not another flick. It is really good stuff. Take care and stay safe mate, Terry.
@@Wrighty Brilliant, thanks for the reply. I will do the same then. Cheers.
What is the rule of thumb ,Do you fill your static and fluid beds , percentage of a tub ? Say I have 120 litres tubs please Terry?
Hi Chris, I've found it works best with around 12" to 14" deep of media. They do say you can go to 60% of the water volume, but I've never tried it. Thanks mate, Terry.
@Wrighty Thank you so much, Terry, for your advice.
I'm now planning on a two barrel system, Static and moving.
Plus, through my Tempest.
The barrels are 120 litres each,
I'm tight on space, and it will hopefully be a case of , out with the old four chamber filter to be replaced by thìs system , with the least pipe replacement 😜
Good luck with the build Chris, I hope all goes well for you, Terry.
Wow I'm very new to koi keeping! Thanks for great video
Hi Mark, Since this video I have found that Formalachite does work on Ich and Trichodina. But I still say it's useless against Flukes. Hope this helps. Thanks, Terry
Thank you my new koi pond is now set up! But koi are flashing like mental, but don't own a microscope so guessing it's flukes
Hi mark, It really doesn't pay to guess, Your local aquatic shop should be able to do a scrape for you. If not do a web search for your local koi cub. You'll find them very helpful. If you treat for flukes and it's not, it will cost you £30 for nothing and your fish will only get worse, and you may loose one or two. You have to find out what it is and treat it. Hope this helps. Terry.
Hi Mark, I have just started a forum on my website diypondfilters.com if you’re interested. It’s for anybody with or starting a pond, from newbies to people with experience of koi keeping. It’s so we can help each other and the newcomers to the hobby or just have a chat about anything in general.
Would love to see you there.
How do they get them and why does it make them inactive?
Anyways thanks for making this video. First year with my pond so this will come in handy some day.
Hi, A fishes slime coat usually keeps the parasites numbers down, but if your fish get a shock or are feeling low the parasites can get out of hand. Your fish will go to the bottom because they are in pain. You will see them flicking against anything in the pond because there itching with the parasites. Have you seen my website? There's loads of things on there to help someone just starting with a pond. diypondfilters.com Have a look, I think you'll find it interesting. All my videos are there as well. Terry.
Will do, thanks terry
Sir, Good day! just want to ask if where can we buy FLUKE SOLVE Solution that you use in your pond? Can we have it online? Need your help, my KOI getting the same problem. Thank you.
Hi Sany, I'm not sure what part of the world your in, but in the UK you can buy Flukesolve from most koi retailers, or you can get it on eBay or Amazon. Make sure you buy the new Flukesolve Plus as it's much better. Terry.
Hello Terry can you please in the description write the links to what type of microscope you bought and also links to the medicine. thnx alot
Hi Mate, I bought the microscope when they had an offer on it which was quite some time ago. There a bit more money now: www.amazon.co.uk/Apex-Microscopes-The-Practitioner-Microscope/dp/B001BPQL4C/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3C03IK2YSM6KY&keywords=apex+practitioner+microscope&qid=1566329435&s=gateway&sprefix=apex+pract%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-3
The treatment I used was Fluke-solve. I got it on ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=fluke+solve&_osacat=93632&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l2632.R2.TR3.TRC2.A0.H1.TRS0&_nkw=fluke+solve&_sacat=20754
Terry.
I didn't know about fluke and my fish are resting on the bottom of my pond so I bought fluke solve so hopefully it works when it comes thanks for the vid
Hi Robert, The flukesolve is very good for flukes. It will kill the body and gill flukes. Don't forget, that any fluke treatment doesn't kill the fluke eggs and a second treatment is needed in 3 weeks time. Terry.
@@Wrighty ye I'll repeat it in 3 weeks thanks
glad you did good on the flukes!
Thanks Deb. Terry.
I'd like to thank you sir , I had fish not looking happy and flicking all the time, just stubbled on your video a couple of weeks ago so got Fluke Solve, well it's made a hell of a difference alls well, says on the packet treat again in three weeks to kill parasite
eggs , many thanks . and a sub from me .
Hi Gav, your more than welcome mate, and thank you for subscribing, and welcome to my channel. I have loads of videos for you to look at, and more to come. Yes, do make sure you treat again in 3 weeks, as some flukes are egg layers, and Flukesolve won't kill the eggs. So you do have to re-treat to kill off the young flukes. Thanks again and take care, Terry.
@@Wrighty Thanks again enjoying your videos, Gav.
praziquental deworm powder work well with flukes.. Cheaper as well.. Good luck
Thanks for the tip, very much appreciated, Terry.
I have no fish. I have no interests in fish. I watched this video till the end for some reason.
Hi, sorry for the late reply. this could be the start of a new hobby for you. Terry.
cheeky bugger
Hahaha 👍🏻
I am having the same problem, now turned to salt
Hi Mate, salt won't cure a parasite problem. It does help prevent them, but not kill them. Terry.
Got to ask for your expert opinion Terri : Where does fluke come from and how can you prevent it?
Hi mate, parasites are in all ponds, koi can live with them most of the time and the koi's immune system (slime coat) usually keep them in low numbers and we don't notice them, but they are there. It's when we have an outbreak which can be caused by the koi having some sort of shock or get stressed for some reason or there just a bit under the weather. That's when we have to step in with some sort of treatment or we loose the fish. Hope this helps mate. Terry.
Wrighty Very good to know Thanks!
I’m totally lost with my pond my fish have bloated and got ulcers I don’t know what else to do my pond looks more or less the same size as yours I just can’t seem to ever get it right it’s just problems after problems
The first thing is, have you checked your water? (ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. also PH, KH.) these symptoms are common with poor pond water quality. Terry.
Wrighty yes I tuck my water into a shop had it tested come back fine, they sed its bacteria problem but everything I try to do I just get nowhere
It sounds like you have introduced a koi into your pond with a problem. Have you tried pond salt? If it's only one or two koi you can salt bath them. If it's a lot you might have to treat the pond. Have a look at this video on adding pond salt to your pond. It does show them adding pond salt straight to the pond, I wouldn't do that. I would mix it in a bucket first and make sure it diluted. ua-cam.com/video/QcQ5zgz0OHM/v-deo.html
You should really have a pond water test kit and test your water at least once a week mate. Their not expensive. Terry.
Hello. A certain number of my shubunkins and sarasa seem to have open wounds on their flanks and nobody knows what it could be..
Hi Ilias, There could be several things causing this , the most common is parasites. Your best bet is to go to my website diypondfilters.com and join the forum. There are several people there including myself that will try to help. We will need to know a bit more about your pond and the water condition, so the forum will be the best place to communicate. It's easy to sign up and free to join. Hope to see you there. Terry.
My fish are all having fun rot and skin irritations and I’m losing one after the other. Some have no signs of the sickness and others have swollen red lips bloody raised spots and fin rot. Do you think this chemical can save them??
Hi Cory, the first thing you must do is a water test on the pond asap. It sounds like you could have a water problem. Terry.
I’ve tested my water it’s good for everything except the high ph is a little off and the ph but not by very much. The ammonia, nitrates and nitrites tested perfect.
And the disease is going from fish to fish . I have 100 koi in two separate ponds and both ponds are infected with the same kind of issue
The next thing is get a scrape of one of the fish. Your local koi shop will be able to do this. If not try to find your nearest koi club, there usually willing to help. You need someone with a microscope to find out exactly what the problem is mate. Terry
Thank you very much! I don’t have a local koi shop I ordered mine from online, and I doubt I’ll be able to get a scrape under a microscope . I was hoping there was some treatment that could kill off anything parasite . Thanks for the help tho!
yeah I find malachite is not effective and too expensive. U have to redose as well tho.
Yes it was a nightmare for me I lost two big beautiful fish
the problem with formaldehyde is that you need to use it every day for five days with the uv off. otherwise its a waste of time and money :)
Hi Kenneth, I don't think it's any good on flukes at all. It didn't work for me. I gave mine 3 good doses and they just got worse. I have since found it does work on Whitespot and Trichodina. Thanks, Terry.
+Wrighty no. it's not useful for flukes at all. for flukes, you have used the right product in the end. all my medicin comes from that company. luckily I rarely use it on my own pond. only had one parasite in 16 years. but a ton of my friends has problems. But they also dump a lot of crap in there ponds all the time :/
I told them to stop it. but they didn't listen. poor fish.
+Wrighty also. timing is everything when using formaldehyde. one need to know exactly when the parasites is sustainable for the formaldehyde. otherwise it has no effect at all. or it has a bit effect on green water hehe.
That's right. I gave one of my fish a scrape the other day and found a parasite I've not seen before and I'm not sure what it is. I have taken a small video of it with my phone down the microscope. If I upload it, would you be able to tell me what you think it is and what to treat with? Terry.
+Wrighty I might be able to see what it is. typical when flukes is occurring, the are always something behind it. its usely a spore parasite of some sort.
Thank you for this very helpful post -
Hi John, Your welcome. I have since found out that it's good for Ich and Costia, but don't use it for flukes. I have just started a forum on my website diypondfilters.com if you’re interested. It’s for anybody with or starting a pond, from newbies to people with experience of koi keeping. It’s so we can help each other or just have a chat about anything in general. Would like to see you there. Terry
@@Wrighty Nice vid!
Nice looking pond & fish...I dig those Butterfly Koi you got in there..
I have moved house since then and have a new pond. This is the first of my pond build videos: ua-cam.com/video/8TXKUcWbn50/v-deo.html
Terry.
Terry, I know this is an old video and I might be wrong but I think you have the eye piece facing the wrong way on your microscope. Mine turns round like yours but it's well awkward using it that way round.
Hi mate, at the time, the only way I could show you guys was using my phone looking down the lens of the microscope. It's ok when I look down it.
I bought myself a camera to fit it, so I can see all on my computer screen now. thanks mate, Terry.
@@Wrighty Ahh ok cheers. I want to get one of those video grabs but they are £60. Probably worth it though. Cheers.
Hi mate, I bought the mini grab, I'm not impressed with it mate. I think it's only 1 or 2 mp slow on screen. Terry.
@@Wrighty Ahh thanks for letting me know, I think I will give that a miss then. Cheers.
Good video 👌🏽
Thank you, very much appreciated, Terry.
Superverm
Very helpful video 👍
Hi Mate. I have since then found that Formalachite is good for costia and ich but I still say it's rubbish for flukes and doesn't work on them. Terry.
PS. I have just started a forum on my website diypondfilters.com if you’re interested. It’s for anybody with or starting a pond, from newbies to people with experience of koi keeping. It’s so we can help each other and the newcomers to the hobby or just have a chat about anything in general. Would like to see you there.
Hi Wrighty, just wondering if you have any good suggestions to treat costia... I used Fluke solve to treat fluke and find out still got costia:.(
Hi James, I found out later that formalachite is still good on ich or costia. I did take a little bit back about it in a later video as I trashed it in this video. I still maintain it's rubbish on flukes but it does work on costia. I have tried it. Terry.
PS. I have just started a forum on my website diypondfilters.com if you’re interested. It’s for anybody with or starting a pond, from newbies to people with experience of koi keeping. It’s so we can help each other and the newcomers to the hobby or just have a chat about anything in general. Would love to see you there.
Hi Wrighty, thank you for your kind reply, I got anti- parasite & fungus from ntlabs, which Maybe the same stuff. Will try and let you know the result. Hopefully it will work. I put fluke solve in 3 days ago, shall I wait a few more days ? Will go to your web page and comment on it. You done a really good job to help us to a right Direction, can't thank you enough to help us to save kois.
Hi James, Your very welcome. I would leave it a week between treatments. Also have plenty of air going into your pond when treating as some treatments can rob the water of oxygen. Terry.
Fog does not treat flukes
Hi I live in UK around a hour away from London I recently got 5 koi around 7 to 10cm the water temperature is around 10 degrees all water levels are fine is it normal for them so it near the bottom?? they only been in around 3-4 days they do move throw out the day and night but mainly stay behind a plant at the side of a waterfall seem to be breathing OK and I haven't seen anything wrong with their scales and if spooked they move very fast... if any one out their could offer me some advice i would really appreciate it.. thanks
Hi Thomas, It is a bit early in the year to be buying koi as the ponds are still cold. Did they come from a pond or a koi supplier and from a tray. If so was the tray indoors. There probably not use to a pond so it will take them a while to settle down. Try not to spook them for a while to give them time to settle in. They should be ok. Just keep your eye on them. Terry.
Wrighty cheers for replying Terry small koi / General fish out let they where kept in black buckets inside but in like a gazebo attached to the side of the shop with no heating and not alot of sun light I would say it was just as cold inside as outside but I didn't check the water so it's possible it may have been heated. I definitely keep a eye on them from a far for the next week or so as not to spook them too much. Honestly they are best thing I've ever brought 😁 their just mesmerising.. thanks again hope to see more of your videos in the future you have some awesome fish
Hi Thomas, Thank you. As long as you floated them for at least 15 minutes before letting them go you should be ok. I would say it's because of there new surroundings. They should settle down ok. Terry.
Wrighty they definitely floated around 15-20mins cheers for your time you've put my mind at ease for a couple of days lol
Where did you get it from
Hi mate, can you see them with the naked eye, or are you looking through a microscope?
should never have treated without knowing what he was treating scrape first then treat
you live and learn don't you? He sorted it out so the end result was positive and he was kind enough to share his findings and humble enough to admit what went wrong. A lot of treatments claim one thing and then it's a leap of faith as to whether it does or not. But, a good amount of research helps, that's if there is enough information available.
FMg does not treat Luke’s ask the experts
Hi wrighty wear did u get your microscope from
Hi Lee, I got it on Amazon. 400 x zoom for £112. very good value. Terry.
Cheers for that new pond looks good mate well thought out
Thanks Lee. No worries.
our KOI are doing the same we have 5500 litres but also have rud tench and goldfish , can we use this treatment with all fish ,,, 3 days now
Hi Sean, The fish should be ok, but I advise you to get a scrape on one of them first, so you know exactly what your treating. See if your local koi club or pond shop will do one for you if you don't have a microscope. Here's what it says on the packed of Fluke-solve:
Fluke Solve previously known as Solupraz provides effective control of skin and gill flukes as well as tapeworms in goldfish and Koi.
Fluke Solve is the result of in-depth research by veterinary fish experts who have recognised the need for ornamental fish keepers to have access to high quality veterinary pharmaceutical products, without prescription, which are both safe and effective.
The active ingredient in Fluke Solve is Praziquantel which has been used for the control of a variety of fish parasites since the early 1990's, with specific studies in carp for cestode (tapeworm) infestations as well as ectoparasites such as monogean trematodes, or flukes.
Fluke Solve does not damage filter bacteria or plant life and can be used at low temperatures down to 3 Degrees. Fluke Solve is also safe to use with sturgeon.
@@Wrighty update on my fish ,,Koi man came out scraped 5 fish , found body flukes , no sign of gill fluke ,but treated for both ,with FLUKE,M a day ago ,,seems to be working but may be too late for our two big ones ,,dont seen to be responding to the treatment......
Hi Sean, Have you got plenty of air going into the pond? Some treatments can remove the oxygen. I've never used Fluke M, so I'm not sure what it's like mate. I am a big believer in Flukesolve myself as you know. I hope your fish will be ok mate. Terry.
@@Wrighty up date ,, all bar 2 have responded well swimming and eating,,have posted video , take a look ...any advice...
I would get an air pump and get some air into the pond mate asap. It can only help and make them feel better. Terry.
Fmg mix doesnt treat flukes anyway regaurdless of wht it says fluke solve or flukasol
Don't blame for malachite for your own misdiagnosis.
It doesn't serve the community to sow sour grapes.
just checked my koi after a does of chloramine t rubbish flukes on my koi after a scrape been for fluke solve
Hi Andrew, Flukesolve is not cheap, but it's the only one I trust. Don't forget to treat again in 3 weeks in case eggs have hatched, Terry.
@@Wrighty got a shock today terry my best koi had a red spot on it the other week done a scrape nothing on it so i treated the pond with chloramine t ment to kill the flukes but did not so done a scrape to day one big massive gill fluke so its treated with fluke solve uv light off for 24 hrs andrew
@@Wrighty i will mate which pond is yours have you moved house cos you build one near a brick wall
Hi Andrew, Yes mate, I moved 3 year ago. This is a video of when I finished the new pond. This is part 5 of my pond build videos. Terry.
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Alot of these brands are watered down and very weak. You need to put higher doses than recommended I find to be effective.