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M>  There are cures on the market, esp for hole in the head. depending
on JM>  the cause different drugs have proven effective. Metronidazole
(Flagyl) JM>  1% dosage in the food and 12mg per liter of water, the
drug added to JM>  the water every other day for 3 days. If the fish are
not eating Use JM>  Dylox as a FISH BATH. (don't add to the tank water)
JM>  Some fish have been cured just by improving the water conditions.
I had the fish store order the "Hole in the Head Guard" and started the
treatment today. Sheese, what a chore this is going to be. Had to take
the poor fellas outta their tank and put them in a bucket of water with
the meds in it. Didn't realize how big the guys had gotten. They are way
too big for the net I had... They were really stressed..Have to repeat
this procedure in 2 days, then continue with a 20% water change daily
for 2 weeks. That'll teach me to be negligent! Betcha I do frequent
water changes now..:) Sometimes I get sooo busy, I just can't find
the time to clean the tanks...
I like the idea of the Flagyl..just add it to the food. They have not
lost their appetite at all!
Thanks for the advice...Keep your fingers crossed for me :)
  Charlotte
                                     *mslittle@Juno.com*
                                     *mslittle@ee.net*
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