About Christy Expertise I can answer some questions regarding freshwater fish ranging from their care to diagnosing common diseases or problems with the fish. I can also answer questions regarding the care and maintenance of an aquarium. I haven't had much luck with live plants, so can't help in that area very much. Not real good with explaining salt water or brackish set ups too well either. Also regarding goldfish, I have some comets, and have a little experience with them but mostly just general info on them. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH ANY OF THE FANCY VARIETIES OF GOLDFISH. YOU MIGHT BE BETTER DIRECTING THOSE QUERIES TO AN EXPERT MORE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. If I can't answer or don't know something, I'll let you know, so don't be upset if I reject your question, I'll always explain why. I would just rather not answer then give an answer I'm not confident about.
Experience All personal, first hand, general fishkeeping experience. I've had fresh water aquariums now for about 7 years. I've had tropical/community fish tanks, African cichlids, South American cichlids, brackish water puffer fish, and a lot of other varieties in between.
Education/Credentials None, all personal experience
Question Hey bob! today i found my goldfishes and shubangys are attached with some white tailed creature.when its removed they are alive they move their tail.Swims on the base of the tank.Itneed some medication to get rid of it.Pls help me!!!!
Answer Hi Afrah
I saw your question in our question pool.
Does the white tailed creature look like this on the photo?
If so, that's an anchor worm, and your best bet is to remove them manually with some tweezers. And use one of the treatments they recommend on that link for the tank. Keep an eye on the fish afterwards for a secondary bacterial or fungal infection where the parasite was attached on the fish.
If it doesn't look like that, let me know. Good luck!
