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It looks a lot like an intestinal worm, I've never seen one from a fish but seen a few in humans.

Your GH and KH are 0? Are you using tap water?

"rubber lipped plecos are tropical fish and really do better in warmer water (72 to 79°F)" This actually depends on whether it's truly a rubber lip or a striped bulldog pleco (sometimes sold as rubber lips). The bulldog plecos actually prefer cooler temps 68 to 72.

How big is the tank and what temperature are you keeping it at?

How long did you treat the ich for? Ich usually attacks gill tissue first before showing any signs of white spots.

My family keeps Koi, has all my life. My mom has a 50,000 gallon pond. I would never keep a Koi in a tank, they are not meant for that. If you truly want Koi build a large pond where you can keep them, and be ready for a long commitment. My mom has a Koi that's older than I am (I'm 30).

Apparently it's been discontinued

My mom has a 50,000 pond in her yard with rescue goldfish, the oldest is about 8 and pushing 13 inches. Chubby little bugger too.

I get anchor worms in my outdoor ponds sometimes. I have really good success with clout for treatment.

Don't blame you there, I have to see if azaleas grow here. I know some have them in their yards, however, not sure how common it is in California. I typically just use the Manzanita so I've never actually looked into seeing if I could score some spider wood... Hmmm. coralbandit was who wanted...

USMC Vet and current TRN (trauma nurse)

Not in AZ but I have tons and tons of Manzanita that grows everywhere here. Do you want some? Flat rate shipping anywhere in the US is pretty cheap and I don't mind collecting you some and shipping if you want. I have some huge pieces (at least 4 feet) those might be a a little pricey to ship...

"The mold is Cladosporium and it falls and oozes from the faucets." This is going to give me nightmares

Kind of out if the box here, but, what about electrical current? Did you check your equipment, maybe something malfunctioned?

Not in a 5 gallon, smallest tank I have is a 10 gallon, but I have terrestrial plants growing in planters in all my tanks. I rarely see nitrates build past 5ppm and usually have to add them for my plants. I use peace lily too , also pothos and Anthurium.

Have you checked your tap water for ammonia?

I make custom planters for all my tanks with plants that love wet roots. They soak up nitrates like no other. Here's one I just built recently.

Why not do a hillstream tank since you've got mostly subtropical fish on your must have list.

Holy cow, you're on the complete opposite side of the spectrum. My water is pathetically soft though not as bad as my mom's one town over. Her TDS straight from the tap is 12.

I can't help with the cloudiness but betta temps are a bit too warm for a rubber lip pleco. I keep mine around 72, they also prefer faster moving water than a betta.