Little Leaches?
#1 Guest_Yeahson421_*
Posted 08 August 2011 - 08:27 PM
#2 Guest_EricaWieser_*
Posted 08 August 2011 - 09:53 PM
Here is a website with a number of different ailments listed. You can google image search each of them and see if they match what is on your fish. http://www.fishyfarm..._disorders.html
It is best to have a confirmed diagnosis before treating with a medication. You should quarantine your fish separately so that the medication to treat one does not affect the other.
Edited by EricaWieser, 08 August 2011 - 09:53 PM.
#3 Guest_Yeahson421_*
Posted 08 August 2011 - 10:16 PM
They mention anchor worms in there which were my initial thought, but there wasn't the tell tale red mark near where they were attached, but now that I've looked at a few more pictures, I'm beginning to believe my initial theory was right.Here is a website with a number of different ailments listed. You can google image search each of them and see if they match what is on your fish. http://www.fishyfarm..._disorders.html
I wish I had that option. Right now I'm packed full tank wise, so seperation isn't an option.You should quarantine your fish separately so that the medication to treat one does not affect the other.
#4 Guest_gerald_*
Posted 09 August 2011 - 09:27 AM
#5 Guest_Yeahson421_*
Posted 09 August 2011 - 09:59 AM
They aren't changing their shape at all, they almost looke like part of his tail.anchorworms don't change shape.
#6 Guest_Yeahson421_*
Posted 09 August 2011 - 10:23 AM
#7
Posted 09 August 2011 - 01:21 PM
Leaches on fins, don't have an immediate impact on fish beahviour... I've had them on sunfish before that seemed... and probably were... fine. It takes a little nerve and a strong pincer grip on the tweezers... but net the fish, get him under a desk magnifier if necessary, and grab the leach with the tweezers, hold firmly and pull him off.Also, he isn't acting sick. He still begs for food and just casually swims around the tank. It's really weird.
#8 Guest_Yeahson421_*
Posted 09 August 2011 - 02:33 PM
Okay, how did they do afterwards? I assume I should add salt and stress coat afterwards, is that correct?Leaches on fins, don't have an immediate impact on fish beahviour... I've had them on sunfish before that seemed... and probably were... fine. It takes a little nerve and a strong pincer grip on the tweezers... but net the fish, get him under a desk magnifier if necessary, and grab the leach with the tweezers, hold firmly and pull him off.
#9 Guest_EricaWieser_*
Posted 09 August 2011 - 03:13 PM
Ewwwww.Some kinds of leeches DO stay attached for days or weeks.
#10
Posted 09 August 2011 - 08:52 PM
Worked out fine... I will admit that mine were somewhat larger... maybe 2 inches... and they recovered with no problems... at the time I had never used salt, but I did use stress coat... and yes, leaches off, even with the handling, is better than leaches on.Okay, how did they do afterwards? I assume I should add salt and stress coat afterwards, is that correct?
#11 Guest_Yeahson421_*
Posted 10 August 2011 - 10:20 AM
#12 Guest_UncleWillie_*
Posted 10 August 2011 - 10:45 AM
#13 Guest_Yeahson421_*
Posted 10 August 2011 - 12:29 PM
Okay, I'll try the rubbing alcohol first, and if that doesn't work I'll try the tweezers. Thanks for the help, guys.If you are having trouble with tweezers and pulling them off, you can use this method (which I've used on fish and myself to get leeches off). I just get a Q-tip and dip the end in rubbing alcohol, then just touch the head and mouth area of the leech and they usually just let go and fall right off. This method is very quick, easy and my take less time when handling your fish. Just an FYI.
#14 Guest_gzeiger_*
Posted 26 September 2011 - 07:30 AM
#15 Guest_exasperatus2002_*
Posted 13 August 2012 - 07:39 AM
Okay, I'll try the rubbing alcohol first, and if that doesn't work I'll try the tweezers. Thanks for the help, guys.
How did this work out for you? I just got some black nosed dace & two of them have small leeches on their pectoral fins. Funny how every stream around here has a different ailment. One place the bnd's have a black spot. The other has leeches. Cant wait to go back to my old stomping grounds wednesday.
Edited by exasperatus2002, 13 August 2012 - 07:41 AM.
#16 Guest_Yeahson421_*
Posted 27 August 2012 - 01:38 AM
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