Question on treating for internal parasites

[RD.]

You will also probably need some small diameter, soft tubing, to ensure that the food gets down into the gut, and doesn't just spill out of his gills. If I had to force feed. Use a damp hand towel and hold firmly, but gently, and don't keep him out of the water any longer than required. Hopefully that works for you, good luck.

 

[RD.]

If you can, try and get your hands on some New Life Spectrum Hex-Shield, and force feed that after presoaking it in water until it is a mush like paste. It contains epsom salt, metronidazole, and a mega dose of garlic. This food has worked for me, and if delivered to the gut of the fish for 4-5 days, you should see some improvement. I would feed to both GT's, seeing as the other one is still actively feeding.


As a follow up, in the near future you may also want to consider deworming both fish in this tank, with Levamisole.