I noticed worms inside my ghost shrimp, what should I do?

Answer by  arthi (336)

The first thing to do is to isolate your shrimp from other healthy ones. Then transfer it to a treatment tank containing either germicide or fungicide in suitable amounts as prescribed by manufacturer. After 2 weeks it will be alright.

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

They may be parasites and will eventually kill the shrimp if not taken care of. Quarantine the infected shrimp. Shrimp are very sensitive to chemicals and medication might not be the answer. Possibly could have come from unsanitary breeding conditions.

Answer by  bendk (21)

You need to separate the infected ghost shrimp before it can affect other healthy ones. Or you need to kill the infected ghost shrimps to ensure the safety of other ghost shrimp.

Answer by  vtfishman (72)

You should first move any shrimp infected with the worms into a separate quarantine tank to prevent the parasite from spreading. Then feed it specially medicated shrimp pellets.

Answer by  scooby851 (158)

Did you feed them any type of dry worms? If not you should quarantine the shrimp and treat it with medication.

Answer by  Dav (16)

Ew! That doesn't sound good at all. What I recommend is telling the manager, alerting your local health inspector, and work towards shutting the place down. You may feel bad for putting not only him, but his entire workforce out of business, but look at the bright side, at least no one else will have to suffer.