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    I recommend removing the infected frog and place in a sterilized ("hospital") tank. Probably the easiest treatment is a salt bath. Place frog in a gallon of dechlorinated tap water, with a half teaspoon of non-iodized salt (Epsom salts will work). Water temperature between 68-72 degrees (F). Keep the frog in the salt bath for about an hour. Repeat the process for about three days, completely drain and sterilize "hospital" tank each day. You will also have to thoroughly clean the main tank (lot's of fun)! Let us know how your frog is doing.
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    Thanks for the tips.
    I didn't get a picture of it, but looked like an anchor worm. It was about 2-3 mm long with a y-shaped end. She appears fine and I haven't noticed any more on her or the other frogs. There are 6 frogs together in this tank (40 gal breeder), along with a couple fishes. It would be quite a challenge to clean this tank out. I will get a salt tank ready if I see any more.
    Been meaning to post some pictures in the photo area.

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