How to recognize parasitic Anchor Worms (Lernea)

[duanes]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0.00,

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0.00

If yes, what is your nitrate?

undetectabe

If I did not test my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

31-40%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

This is not a worm, but a crustacean)
It is found on mostly pond raied fish, and I find them on wild fish I catch, especially Characins and othe Cyprinids.

I treat with Prazicuartel, and Metrozol

The Larvae can be killed with a 3ppt salinity (3 lbs salt per 100 gallon)
The adults can also be removed with a tweezers

 

[shern]

anchor worms also usually have red inflammatory spots at the base of the tail end in early juvenile stages, and I'm unsure if just pulling out the adult body is enough to rid the fish of it completely, so added on topical use of praziquantel or any anti-invasive killer should work well.