Ghost Shrimp Parasite

[mjolnir]

typical ghost shrimp from local pet store. little white worm appears inside shrimp, grows quickly and then burrows out of shrimp. can anyone provide any kind of information and/or weblinks that will help me determine what is happening? thanks in advance.

 

[WILDER]

How long are they do they look like nylon with a forked tail, i would put this in the correct part of the forum, ask a mod to move if for you names in blue at the bottom of the forum, good luck.
Welcome to the board.

This might help for now.
http/ag.ansc.purdue.edu/courses/aq448/di...s/parasites.htm

 

[mjolnir]

yes, they are like horse hair. How do i ask a MOD to move this post?

 

[WILDER]

None on at the moment, there names will be in blue on the members online bit.
Sounds like you have something nasty then, i will look up thread worms.

Look under NEMATODES

http/edis.ifas.ufl.edu/BODY_FA041