Salt is not effective against anchor worms. Anchor worms are visible to the naked eye and can be seen attached to the Koi. Adult anchor worms have to be removed by hand or a pair of tweezers but you got to net the Koi first. After removing all visible adult worms from the infected Koi, Dimilin powder is used to break the infestation cycle.
The Dimilin powder is supposed to sterilise the adults and larvae of the worm so that any eggs produced after addition of the powder will not hatch. It is an insecticide and have to be used with care. Dosage level is 1 gram per ton (one cubic meter) of water. One level teaspoon holds about 2 grams of powder. Mix with pond water and distribute over the pond, including the filter.
A second dosage of Dimilin is applied about one week later. This is to sterilised any newly hatched parasites that from eggs that were laid before the first treatment. All the Koi in the pond should be inspected and any remaining adult worms have to be removed by hand.
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