Weird parasite?

[Oblio]

After doing a deep clean of gravel substrate, I noticed a small 2mm piece of what I thought was debris on my knuckle. When it did not brush off, I scraped with fingernail to remove it and it drew blood and was attached to me. Whatever it was is full of blood, unfortunately I killed it, but have it saved in a small dish. My wound, while small, itches slightly.

Any ideas?

 

[JuiceBox52]

Could you maybe find more and get pics? Or a clear description of what it looked like?

 

[Sgooosh]

baby leech thingy?

 

[Oblio]

Could you maybe find more and get pics? Or a clear description of what it looked like?

I hope there are no more, lol
Fairly soft body, not a tick, but flat and round.
I also removed a Pothos, so I wonder if it was on the roots.

 

[FishHobby99]

Could you have cut yourself on a sharp piece of gravel that stuck to your hand, kinda like a splinter?

 

[Oblio]

Could you have cut yourself on a sharp piece of gravel that stuck to your hand, kinda like a splinter?

I think so. Now I worry about my Corys

 

[Colin_T]

If they are parasites, you will see them attached to the fish. But chances are it was just a baby leach, as mentioned by others. Nothing major to worry about unless there are hundreds in the tank feeding off the fish.

 

[FishHobby99]

I’d worry too and carefully run my fingers through the substrate & inspect,but I‘ve never seen sharp gravel for tanks, so could have been a once in a lifetime weird event . Maybe you could remove some & look too.