Pond Care Dimilin - Pondliner.com

8 oz

Treats 960 gallons

$9.49

16 oz

Treats 1920 gallons

$14.95

For years, pondkeepers have known the benefits of Dimilin in solving their Anchor Worm Fish Lice problems, but until now Dimilin hasn't legally have been available for this use. Now Aquarium Pharmaceuticals, under an exclusive licensing agreement with The Crompton Corporation, (the manufacturers & owners of Dimilin) is excited to bring Dimilin to the pond market in an easy to use liquid form. No longer will fish owners have to use unregistered and illegal forms of diflubenzuron in questionable strength. the research team at Aquarium Pharmaceuticals has complied all the data & that combined with the committed quality of the manufacturing processes of API, you now have available to you the correct & proper dose of Dimilin. In a proper delivery system, Dimilin solves Anchor Worm & Fish Lice problems in ponds & display holding tanks.

Anchor Worm & Fish Lice are parasites that infest koi, goldfish, freshwater & saltwater ornamental fish in ornamental ponds, water gardens & display tanks. These parasites cause unsightly wounds often leading to secondary bacterial & fungal infections. Severe infestations can kill fish. Left untreated, anchor worm & fish lice parasites will spread to other fish. Dimilin controls the unattached anchor worm & fish lice by interrupting the parasite's life cycle & reproduction.

Anchor worms are elongated parasitic copepods that attach to the skin of fish. The most common symptom is the female worm embedded in the side of the fish. The anchor worm appears as a gray or black strand up to one inch in length. Algae can collect on the worm, giving it a green appearance.

Two egg sacs may be seen hanging from the worm. Eggs are released into the water, where they hatch into microscopic free-swimming copepods. The microscopic parasites undergo several molts as they mature. The free-swimming copepods feed on the fish mucus, but do not damage the fish.

After mating, the female parasite penetrates the fish's skin. The head of the worm penetrates the fish & forms an "anchor" under the skin. The anchor can penetrate organs in smaller fish. The point of entry may develop a red ulcer, due to secondary bacterial infections.

The female worms then develop two large egg sacs that can contain up to 700 eggs. Once the eggs hatch, the free-swimming parasites re-infest the fish. The parasite's life cycle is temperature dependent & can take as little as 15 days when the water is 86°F. Anchor worm infestations are most common on koi & goldfish.

Fish lice appear as flattened, disc-shaped parasites, approximately 0.2-0.4 inches in diameter. The parasites are translucent & take on the color of the fish. Fish lice crawl on the surface of the fish & may be seen swimming in the water. Two black eye spots may be seen on adult fish lice.

Fish lice have two unique clasp-like antennae that permit them to hold onto the fish while feeding. The parasites use their needle-like mouth to pierce the skin & feed on the fish's blood. The piercing wounds can develop secondary bacterial or fungal infections.

Adult female fish lice lay strips of eggs encased in gelatinous capsules on hard surfaces in the pond or aquarium. The eggs hatch in three weeks at 86°F. The juvenile parasites feed on the fish, undergoing several molts as they mature. As the parasites grow they will become visible on the fish. Mature fish lice mate & begin the cycle again.

Fish lice cause numerous skin wounds as they feed on the surface of the fish. Red sores may appear if secondary bacterial infections develop. Because anchor worms embed into the fish tissue, secondary bacterial infections often occur. Bacterial infections appear as white cottony tufts on the surface of the fish. MelaFix may be used to control these secondary infections if they appear.

Dimilin should be used as soon as parasites are observed on the fish. Anchor worm & fish lice infestations are easily spread to other ornamental ponds & display tanks by nets boots, clothing & hands. Moving an infested fish to another pond or tank will spread the disease to other fish.

Dimilin is intended for the control of the unattached form of anchor worm or fish lice. Adult anchor worms embedded in the fish will remain after treatment. It is acceptable to let the worms fall from the fish naturally. Attached worms can be removed with tweezers.

Not for human consumption or for the treatment of fish intended for human consumption.