Does my betta have anchor worms or Ick? :'(

[PattyCakes81]

Hi guys,

I think my betta Merric has anchor worms!! I think this because the white spots don't look like grains of salt/sand.

I'm posting pictures to see if you guys can help me out.

Depending of what you guys think he has, please suggest what do?

Help needed,
Patty

 

[Autumnsky]

Where are the spots you are mentioning?

I can't really see spots in the pics???

 

[PattyCakes81]

Where are the spots you are mentioning?

I can't really see spots in the pics???

They don't look round. More like claw-like.
Here are close ups.

 

[IllusionX]

I think it's just its fin growing out. You would see multiple white spots all over the body if it was ich

 

[Autumnsky]

Do an image search of the Anchor Worms...they seem to have a forked snake tongue look on the end.

It could be.

Keep a close eye on the spots and see if they get bigger
It could be where the fish had ammonia burns and now the fins are growing back.

I just had a bout of it which apparently came from some plants from outdoor buckets I have.

Used Seachem Paraguard and fed PRAZIQUANTEL FLAKES from Peabody's Paradise $5.00 which I had purchased in advance due to internal parasite issue before with new fish. I now feed new fish a few days of this while they are in QT.