Anemone shrimp parasite

[gonzo620]

Was going to put this guy in my rock flower anemone garden. Noticed the bulge during acclimation. Could I try cut it out or wait it out? Has anybody encountered anything like this?

Sorry if it’s difficult to see

 

[KJ]

Look like a predatory Isopod.
https://www.google.com/search?q=iso...ved=0ahUKEwiG_-Hp983gAhVGbK0KHWMbDR0Q_AUIDigB

 

[Big G]

Look like a predatory Isopod.
https://www.google.com/search?q=iso...ved=0ahUKEwiG_-Hp983gAhVGbK0KHWMbDR0Q_AUIDigB

@KJ Do you think it will come off when the shrimp molts?

 

[KJ]

Good question;Bookworm. I don't know if this shrimp will survive until the next molt. This Isopod likes to feed of the blood of other animals!

 

[gonzo620]

Quick research and manual removal is what just took place. Definitely something new for me. Hobby never gets old!
I’ll post an update on this tread in the future.

 

[Big G]

That's so nasty! Job well done. Any sign of eggs either in the shrimp or on the gross critter?

 

[MTBake]

That's crazy! Good job on the extraction! Hope the shrimp pulls through for ya.

 

[KJ]

Great job;)

 

[gonzo620]

That's so nasty! Job well done. Any sign of eggs either in the shrimp or on the gross critter?

So yes looks like there’s something on the isopod. Maybe a baby one. Not sure what the little white thing is above but it also looks suspicious. Holding on to it till I can get my hands on my local clubs microscope.

 

[TriggerFinger]

;Jawdrop I assume this is a new shrimp? Was it from the lfs or online?

 

[gonzo620]

@TriggerFinger yes a new shrimp. It was ordered through my lfs. It arrived today.

 

[gonzo620]

This guy made it through the night! He’s seem to be alright! He’ll stay in the qt tank till I know there isn’t any more.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

Awesome job!!

 

[jabberwock]

Shrimp surgery... Outstanding job! Thanks for the nightmares...

 

[rkpetersen]

That video was amazing. I'd give you two likes for that if I could. You have very good eyesight and fine motor control! :) Also how do you operate your camera so well while doing that?

 

[gonzo620]

@rkpetersen thank you for the compliments. As far as the camera. Cameraman credit to my 13 year old son. Lol.

 

[cracker]

outstanding job! That thing was creepy looking !