Anchor Worm ALERT

Anchor worm, is a disgusting parasite. You know if your pet goldfish is being fed upon when you see white, black, or gray threads hanging from them. These parasites can attach themselves anywhere on your fish but they really like to aim for muscles and organs.

The female Anchor Worm, can grow up to an inch long. She has an anchor like head which digs into your friendly pet, and attaches herself to your fish.

Your goldfish knows that there is something wrong and will try to rub up against fish tank ornaments to get rid of it. Unfortunately that doesn’t work.

The female parasite has two egg sacs. If the infestation is not dealt with and the eggs are allowed to hatch the new parasites will re-attack your fish. These parasites are so tenacious that they even stay attached to fish when they are dead.

Don’t worry help is close to hand.

Dimilin is a liquid that can be easily added to your fish tank’s water. This treatment interrupts the lifecycle of the parasite, and will kill it. It won’t harm your loveable pet, or your aquatic plants.

For more information about other diseases please click the relevant disease in the following list: Ick, Fin Rot, Fungus, Constipation, Dropsy, Pop Eye, Anchor Worm, Fish Lice, Swim Bladder, Body and Gill Flukes, and Hole-in-the-head Disease.