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A CLOSER LOOK

FISH PARASITES IN-DEPTH

Lymphocystis

Lymphocystis

Lymphocystis is a viral disease which starts off with small white bumps that can grow into cauliflower-like structures. This is called hypertrophy.

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Trianchoratus sp. 1

Trianchoratus sp.

Trianchoratus, the fluke with three hooks. This time we discuss gill flukes of the genus Trianchoratus, and particularly the species infecting Trichopodus gouramis.

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Protoopalina sp.

Protoopalina sp.

Discus fish can suffer from intestinal infections, sometimes caused by Protoopalina sp. It can cause a colossal outbreak in discus, leading to deterioration of health and even death.

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Lernaea sp.

Lernaea sp.

Lernaea is a common fish parasite, able to weaken or even kill fish if not treated in time. Use eSHa alx to get rid of them easily.

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Gyrodactylus sp.

Gyrodactylus sp.

Gyrodactylus sp. are viviparous live-bearing worms with a direct developmental cycle that can rapidly reproduce and cause the deterioration or death of fish.

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Spironucleus sp.

Spironucleus sp.

This week we will talk about the unicellular parasite Spironucleus sp. that causes hole in the head disease, which is dangerous for aquarium fish.

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Camallanus

Q&A: Camallanus

One of our subscribers asked an interesting question about the life cycle of the helminth and how long larvae can survive without a host. We have the answers!

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Trichodina

Trichodina sp.

Trichodina species are protozoan parasites that can live in species of marine and freshwater fish. Although Trichodina is a relatively mild parasitic disease, it can ultimately lead to the death of the fish.

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Bothriocephalus sp.

Bothriocephalus sp.

Today we will show you the Asian – Bothriocephalus sp. – tapeworm. This white filamentous feces in fish can have several causes! When you notice that your fish has white feces, you should take a closer look into determining what has caused it.

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