Parasitic Thiny stuck on my new clownfish

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  1. vaughanb

    vaughanb Plankton

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    Just got a new clownfish. I don't know if he came with this creature or if it attached itself after I put him in my FOWLR tank. I've attached a closeup of the little bugger after I removed him from my clownfish's tail fin. What is it? He is about 1/4 inch long.
     

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  2. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    I would guess that's a sea lice, but not 100% sure
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Hard to tell, but looks like a parasitic isopod.
     
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  4. reeferdude

    reeferdude Fire Shrimp

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    my guess would be a parasitic copepod
     
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  5. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    My guess also........
     
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  6. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Yup that's my vote
     
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  7. pavelow360

    pavelow360 Feather Duster

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