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[centrarchid]

These images are of some larger Bluegill with heavy infestations of Anchor Worm. Some secondary health problems also evident. Treatment targets free-swimming lifestage. These fish are currently off feed and loosing weight rapidly. Left untreated, mortalities usually light but growth rates terrible until resolved.

[littlen]

Where do these heavily infested fish come from? Are they newly acquired broodstock?

[centrarchid]

Old broodstock we raised. They represent generation three of a tank spawned line. Infection occurred indoors. Somehow parasites brought in.