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Old 01-11-2003, 01:12 AM   #1
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Is this a fluke?


We have a juvenile lunar wrasse that has a growth protruding from the right gill. The growth almost looks like a piece of pink chewing gum, or putty, that has grown in size over a period of time, but still on the small side. The wrasse is chafing constantly, along with a little rapid breathing, and appears very discomforted. A few weeks ago we did a fresh water dip with no results. Not quite sure what a fluke looks like, but was wondering if this could be one. And what would be the best way to attack this?
One last thing, does anyone have a link that shows actual pictures of different marine ailments/parasitic infections along with written info on them? If so, we would really appreciate it if you could pass it along.

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http://www.fishdoc.co.uk/disease/flukes.htm

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Old 01-11-2003, 10:05 AM   #3
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Thanks, John.
OK, I now know it's probibly not flukes. I would post a photo, but can't get him to hold still long enough for that. The fish still eats, and swims fine. Other than the chafing and irritability (nipping at other fish), he seems normal. It could be possible the what we are seeing is a swallen gill, with other problems going on internaly.
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