tapeworms

Discussion in 'Fish Diseases' started by ziggy222, Dec 2, 2009.

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  1. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    i found this long thin intestine looking worm swiming in my tank.i thinks its a tapeworm.is there a safe way to kill it?i have a full reef tank
     
    ziggy222, Dec 2, 2009
    ziggy222, Dec 2, 2009
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  2. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    could do with a picture for a positive ID, sounds like a peanut worm or bobbit worm.
     
    invert phil, Dec 4, 2009
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  3. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    its to late for pictures.the worm is hiding,but it swamin a corkscrew shape and was thin an about 5 inches long and flesh colore.when i tried to remove it,it broke in half and got away
     
    ziggy222, Dec 7, 2009
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  4. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    broke in half? now you probably have two! sounds like a peanut worm to me too..idk about the corkscrew swimming though..never seen one swim
     
    irr0001, Dec 7, 2009
    irr0001, Dec 7, 2009
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