Something In My Tank

[colin955]

hi
looking in my tank tonight stuck on my glass is 2 leaves and wrapped in them looks like maggots can anyone tell me what these are in my tank are guppies platies neons 4 cherry shrimp and one big brown shrimp dont know what is called any help would be grateful

 

[WILDER]

Fish can get gill maggots.
Look here first.
http/www.aquarticles.com/articles/manage...aria_Worms.html

 

[colin955]

hi
these are fat and short and miles to big to be in fish gills i think

 

[WILDER]

Can you load a pic up of them.
http/fish-helpline.co.uk/health/gill_maggots.html

We need to rule it out so more info.

Gill Maggots



Symptoms:

Infected fish can be seen with small maggots attached to the gills, gill plates, and inside the mouth. Severe infestations can cause severe gill damage, emaciation, anemia, and even death.



Cause:

The crustacean Ergasilus.



Treatment:

Treat the entire aquarium or pond with organophosphorus insecticides such as metriphonate. Medicate the aquarium (0.25 to 0.4 mg/L) for 7-10 days. Some fish, such as piranhas, are sensitive to this medication so treat them separately using potassium permanganate with 30 minute baths for 7-10 days. It is important to improve your aquarium or pond's water quality, being careful not to overfeed.

 

[colin955]

hi
sorry i cant as i got rid of them took one out two days ago as well also wouldnt no how to up load sorry

 

[WILDER]

Post this thread in tropical discussion.
Have you added any live plants lately, or new fish.

 

[WILDER]

Don't look like leeches do they.

 

[colin955]

yes new fish and new plant these are the size of small maggots bigger than my fish heads

no not like leeches small hairy moggots they are always wrapped in leaves and stuck to the glass

 

[WILDER]

I would remove them as it sounds like there have come in with the plants.

 

[colin955]

down the bog as soon as i see them

 

[WILDER]

I would also post in tropical discussion to get some advice from other members.

 

[colin955]

ok will do thanks for your help