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What is this thing...?!

Started by peacemaker, Feb 08 2008 10:42 PM

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#1 peacemaker

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Posted 08 February 2008 - 10:42 PM

I found this guy stuck on the head of my clownfish when I came back from CNY visiting... it was pretty stressed, and was trying to rub it off on the rocks and tank glass. I quickly scooped the poor fella and tried to pick it off with a plastic tweezer, but I think its extremely painful for the clown, so I dosed DI water. Immediately, this pest literally jumped off the fish. Here's a pic of this nasty guy... Izzit a flatworm? Has about 3 or 4 pairs of legs and a tail like a shrimp. Left a scar on my poor clown's head...

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#2 j'field

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Posted 08 February 2008 - 10:55 PM

Bro peacemaker, good catch!

Looks like some kind of Isopod(fish lice) to me

Think these can slowly kill your fishes if you ignore it by sucking it blood like leeches

I would advice tat you observe afew more days or week if there is anymore on your fish or tank

Edited by j'field, 08 February 2008 - 10:58 PM.

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