Planaria like spots on fish fins? What is this?

[Nabbig2]

Have you tested your water?

No

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

0

If I did not test my water...

1. ...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?

21-30%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

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

I have a wild caught bluegill and they have small stringlike things all over their fins. It definitely does not look like ick. Any idea what this stuff is?

 

[kno4te]

Looks like body flukes. Would dose some prazipro with repeat dosing. Close up pic to make sure not anchor worms although doesn’t look like it.

 

[Nabbig2]

Looks like body flukes. Would dose some prazipro with repeat dosing. Close up pic to make sure not anchor worms although doesn’t look like it.

Here's the best picture I can get

 

[kno4te]

I’d say body flukes. Treat with prazipro and see how it goes. Repeat dosing.

 

[Nabbig2]

I’d say body flukes. Treat with prazipro and see how it goes. Repeat dosing.

Do I just apply this directly into the aquarium? Any experiences/recommendations?

 

[tlindsey]

Do I just apply this directly into the aquarium? Any experiences/recommendations?

Yes apply directly into the aquarium.

 

[kno4te]

Yes apply directly into the aquarium.

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