I think something is wrong with my gar can someone help
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It is possible that it is a parasite, hanging on the eye, is this gar wild caught?
but.......in order to be sure it is or isn't a parasite, a more in focus close up is needed.
I would suggest finding someone with a camera, that can be equipped with a micro lens.
A shot at least similar to this.
This above, is a Lernea parasite.
I use a generic micro lens, on my Canon Digital rebel, and it works well.
I found the lens on Craigs list (used) for about $20
A couple more shots using that lens
but.......in order to be sure it is or isn't a parasite, a more in focus close up is needed.
I would suggest finding someone with a camera, that can be equipped with a micro lens.
A shot at least similar to this.
This above, is a Lernea parasite.
I use a generic micro lens, on my Canon Digital rebel, and it works well.
I found the lens on Craigs list (used) for about $20
A couple more shots using that lens
Cyprinids like pond raised feeder goldfish, and wild caught minnows and tetras, are notorious carriers of parasite such as Lernaea.
Even frogs and tadpoles can be carriers
Using any of the above as feeders (without a lengthy QT period) and thorough examination of each individual before putting it in a tank s a feeder, s a very risky proposition.
All it takes ia one carrier like the tetra above with 2 parasites on the lower jaw, and a couple on the dorsal, and the population of an entire tank can be wiped out in a week.
This is why I would never use feeder fish with my predatory fish.
I will starve a fish for a month or 2 in an attempt to convert it to pellets, before I'd subject a tank to using feeders.
Even frogs and tadpoles can be carriers
Using any of the above as feeders (without a lengthy QT period) and thorough examination of each individual before putting it in a tank s a feeder, s a very risky proposition.
All it takes ia one carrier like the tetra above with 2 parasites on the lower jaw, and a couple on the dorsal, and the population of an entire tank can be wiped out in a week.
This is why I would never use feeder fish with my predatory fish.
I will starve a fish for a month or 2 in an attempt to convert it to pellets, before I'd subject a tank to using feeders.
