What are these parasites?

[CHOMPERS]

These are like red anchor worms. They started at a sore on the fish's dorsal fin. I thought it was just a ragged fin with a bacterial infection. When I returned home from this weekend, it was apparent that this is some sort of parasite. I added some copper but a friend brought me a huge toadfish looking thing that does not have scales (smooth skinned).

Was the copper a mistake or is it ok with the new fish? Also, what is a good treatment for this? The other fish are clear for now...

 

[CHOMPERS]

The above is a high resolution picture so you can zoom in to the parasites by clicking the pic and then clicking it again after it opens in the new window.

or try this link
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=174913&d=1203319746

 

[theheffners]

wowie i have never seen this, i hope some one can help soon.

 

[guppy]

They are parasitic copepods related to anchor worms, treat the same as anchor worms

 

[donaldastwood]

I have never seen them lookin so red, but their behavious and apperance is similar to anchor worms.
Aside from that good luck!! Ohh and what type of fish is that? I have never seen one of them before.

 

[CHOMPERS]

It was identified as a sand perch. Unfortunately, it did not survive the treatment. The parasites were more resilient than the fish was.