What is this on my Angelfish's anus??

[BobCat]

Just notices this on my large angel. About a dozen small protruding red hair like things coming from its anus. Anybody know what this is? Fish is acting and feeding normally.




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[BobCat]

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[Manny C.]

That is a parasite called calamari anus worm. You need a product called lavemesole

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[BobCat]

Thanks. Any one want to second that before I pay £30 to get some treatment shipped to me?

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[wrslrcichlid]

Never heard of it before, but a google search came up with this <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVEHJjVxlww>

It definitely looks like Camallanus worms to me.

 

[Charney]

That is a parasite called calamari anus worm. You need a product called lavemesole

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correct this are Camallanus worms. Most likely all your fish have it. The treatment is levamisole. Go at least two rounds with it

 

[BobCat]

Thanks for the help guys.

Treated with Levacide (7.5% levamisole) at 1.5ml per 7.5l for 24hrs them did a large water change.

This was in line with some instructions I found online.

The angel has shed all the visible worms but a molly still has one large one hanging off him. These were the only fish with visible worms.

Instructions said to dose again for another 24hrs after 3 weeks but should I dose again sooner since the molly is still showing a worm?

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