I did not mean to offend you, It just seemed that you were unsure on basic things and I was trying to suggest a bit of reading and research. The books that you mention are not bad books just a bit outdated and the treatments that they suggest (no pest striped are vapona) are actually a more recent treatment vs. the mineral oil treatment. Basically, it is 80’s style treatments vs. 70’s style treatments. I am glad that your vet has a degree in reptiles? I did not know that such a degree existed, I was always under the assumption that it was a specialty and not a degree of veterinary medicine.
My Suggestion in the research was based on extending your knowledge not to criticize it. A bit of expanded knowledge would have prevented your current problem and just a note on the bleach, it too is very toxic to animals especially in a confined area such as a tank, and too frequent cleaning with it can cause liver and kidney damage, there other disinfectants that can be used with out the side effects of chlorine. See the problem with science is that it is ever changing, and if people (including those with degrees) do not bother to keep up with the new information, then the old information can become more dangerous then good.
I wish you luck with them,.
Jim Hopkins

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