treating for internal parasites?

[reefD]

whats the best to use when treating seahorse for internal parasites? thanks

 

[pledosophy]

I would start with a fresh water dip. Just to be extra careful.

As far as medications,

Niclosamide and Praziquantel, are both effective against internal parasites but need to be administered through food via gut loading.

Flagyl is also effective against protozoans.

 

[reefD]

ok i have had them for a week and they are looking really good. should i still be worried of treating them now? in any case the are eating well sohow to i gut load any of these meds. should i use live brine? dose the water they are in and let it be for 24 hrs and then feed?