White thin thing trigger

[RyanFish]

Hi all,
I have a rectangular trigger that has these white things attached to his body. Also he’s had weight loss for the past 2 weeks and has a pinched stomach. I also have a picasso trigger that is pale and has alot of weight loss. Any help?!

 

[35ppt]

Never seen that one before, I would try a 5 min FW dip for temporary relief.

Freshwater Dip

Freshwater Dip What It Treats – Provides temporary relief for a wide range of diseases: 1) Marine Velvet Disease (Amyloodinium ocellatum) 2) Brooklynella hostilis 3) Uronema marinum 4) Flukes (Monogeneans) 5) Black Ich (Turbellarians) Can be used to confirm the presence of Flukes (see video...

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Then a Methylene Blue bath for 30min for injures from the worms:

Methylene Blue

Methylene Blue What It Treats – Healing agent which treats ammonia burn, abrasions, cuts. Mild antiparasitic/antibacterial properties. Will possibly detoxify a fish that has been exposed to cyanide poisoning. Probably one of the best “first response” treatments for a sick fish. How To Treat –...

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Then possibly treat with Praziquantel in a QT:

Praziquantel

Praziquantel (de-wormer) What It Treats – Flukes (Monogeneans), Black Ich (Turbellarians), and intestinal worms. How To Treat – There are a few aquarium products which contain praziquantel: Prazipro, API General Cure and Thomas Labs Fish Tapes. Follow the dosing instructions for whatever...

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I've never seen these before but that's what I would try off the top of my head. Possibly @Humblefish @HotRocks @Big G @4FordFamily have seen this before. #reefsquad

 

[RyanFish]

Thank you for your response. I freshwater dipped him and nothing happened or popped off.

 

[Big G]

If you look really close on those worms, do you see a forked tail?

 

[RyanFish]

Uhh I honestly don’t know. I’m sorry. I got the best picture I could.

 

[italquam]

Definitely odd, must be some type of parasite

 

[RyanFish]

Maybe it has something to do with his rapid weight loss and pinched stomach too. His immune system is possibly compromised.

 

[Big G]

Maybe it has something to do with his rapid weight loss and pinched stomach too. His immune system is possibly compromised.

Is it still eating? A little or a lot?

 

[RyanFish]

Its still eating a decent amount. It eats and loses weight. My picasso trigger eats alot but has dented dimples in his face, pinched stomach, and is pale.

 

[italquam]

I would maybe try Polyplab medic , also start feeding with Selcon and Garlic to build up immune system

 

[Big G]

Its still eating a decent amount. It eats and loses weight. My picasso trigger eats alot but has dented dimples in his face, pinched stomach, and is pale.

Eating and losing weight is usually a symptom of internal pathogens. Treat by feeding General Cure with food. Food + General Cure + Focus for 10-14 days. Can add a small pinch of plain USP epsom salts to help expel dead worms/parasites.
Back to those little white things. Have you been treating the fish with copper?

 

[RyanFish]

Thank you. Will do. I have not been treating them with copper. I noticed these white things today and added copper because I didn’t know what else to do

 

[Big G]

Thank you. Will do. I have not been treating them with copper. I noticed these white things today and added copper because I didn’t know what else to do

The white things can be a couple of different things:

Worms. Look at the tail end with a magnifying glass and see if there is a forked tail.

More worms. Could be a type of roundworm. Treat in the water in a QT with General Cure or Prazipro

Lymphocystis. Sometimes when a fish's immune system is compromised, like the internal pathogens situation, Lympho, a viral condition will present. Usually it is cottony or cauliflower like but it can also be fibrous like fine thread. Treat with pristine water, high quality foods and add Beta Glucan to the food. It can work wonders on lympho. Mix Food + Focus + Beta Glucan and a bit of water to get the consistency you like. Feed to the fish everyday. The mix will stay good in the fridge for a few days.

No need for the copper. It's best for Ich and velvet parasites.