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Unread 03/15/2016, 08:04 PM   #1
Turbosreef
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Wink Help Identify this parasite....

Hello everyone I was hoping you all could help tell me what this thing on my copperband butterfly is, it appears to be like a leach or something I couldn't find it anywhere here are the pics...

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Unread 03/15/2016, 08:05 PM   #2
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Sorry should have added its the small black thing on his side fin looks like it's hanging on to him not sure if manaual removal is preferred?


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Unread 03/15/2016, 10:03 PM   #3
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Picture isn't really clear enough but it could be a parasitic isopod. If it's that, your best bet may be to catch the fish and remove carefully it with tweezers.


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Unread 03/24/2016, 09:43 PM   #4
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I was able to remove manually looks like a tiny sea tick or mite flushed it


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