parasite on l200

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crazytask
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parasite on l200

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One of my 10 l200 has had this since i bought it two weeks ago none of the other 9 animals has it and they all seem to do really well. should i do something about this parasite? it seems quite harmless to me mabe it will just die with time.?
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co77
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Post by co77 »

I dont think it would die on its own. I would treat with anti parasite meds
If it is indeed a parasite
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Re: parasite on l200

Post by stuby »

The picture isn't that clear.... but it looks like fish lice to me. Just take it off with a tweezers and look for more..... you don't want a bunch of them in your tank!!

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