Tetra With A Worm Like Growth On Its Side

I was just looking for a bit of help. I am not exactly new to fish but have never seen anything like this. I live in Australia now.

I have attached a picture of the fish.

Cheers Nige

I havent got a clue what that is, but I would issolate the fish.
Here is a link it might help out.
Might want to put this thread up on tropical chit chat too, someone might know what it is.
http/edis.ifas.ufl.edu/BODY_FA041

Them coiled like worms can be flukes to this.
Nematodes are frequently coiled in the flesh of the fish, either in elongated ...


http/www.fao.org/wairdocs/tan/x5951e/x5951e01.htm

http/www.wetwebmedia.com/wormfaq2.htm