Invert Diseases

[Mischke]

Okay, Fish have ich, velvet, etc.
Corals have nudibranches, red bugs, flatworms, etc.
What do inverts like shrimp, crabs, etc carry?

 

[HumbleFish]

What do inverts like shrimp, crabs, etc carry?

An isopod can attach itself to a shrimp; probably other crustaceans too. You have to perform "shrimp surgery" and manually remove the isopod with tweezers. Lots of fun!

 

[Mischke]

is there anything else they can have? do they have any internal parasites?

 

[smtank]

Sure, inverts have tons of parasites. Pick up a Starfish or really closely examine a Sea Urchin. I would not be the least surprised if parasites have parasites.

The only invert that I can think of that I have not seen parasites on are Anemones, but that is probably because I have not come across it yet.

 

[Mischke]

Is there anyway to treat them for these parasites, or do people just not worry about it. I've heard people saying QT of inverts is a waste of time.

 

[HumbleFish]

Is there anyway to treat them for these parasites, or do people just not worry about it. I've heard people saying QT of inverts is a waste of time.

I have a (fishless) frag tank I'll put new corals/inverts in for a couple of weeks before they go into my DT. Probably doesn't protect me 100%, but so far, so good. :thumbsup: