Mumma.of.two
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Butterflychild said:Im not 100% sure but its a parasite as i have had goldfish and gourmis who both have had this and when it gets worse you will see a small hole and a white worm like thing come out some fish will die others will fight it. I used sea salt and raised the temprature that helps with different ailments in fish. ans i used melafix aswell. But mostly letting it run its course.
What you are referring to is an anchor worm. Easily treated with a praziquantel based anti parasitic medication. I fish shouldn't die from it.