Rpbustillo
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I found a parasite on one of my seahorses, it's real hard to take a picture of. I found a picture online that resembled the parasite. Thanks for your help!
Need id on parasite
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Rpbustillo
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Update on the parasites, I have had them in a container of RO water and they are still definitely alive!
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Rpbustillo
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From what I've found is that they look like dolops sp. but it is a freshwater parasite?!?! How is that possible?
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Rpbustillo
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Ok so sea lice, has anyone ever dealt with these before? I need advice in how to get rid of them.
herp_mommy
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did you click on the picture you found on google? I'm sure there's information there, right?
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Rpbustillo
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Yes but the problem is that 90% of the information I found was only on freshwater species. I did find an article though that says the most effective way to remove them is manually with a turkey baster or tweezers (when on fish) and to use a bait trap at night.
herp_mommy
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Manual removal would be the way to go. Seahorses can't tolerate most external parasite dips. They look like they'd be itchy.
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Rpbustillo
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Freshwater dips are good for seahorses, but these parasites have been living in RO water for over 2 hrs!
