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Fish Disease Spotlight: Ichthyobodo

Apr 19th 2024

Fish Disease Spotlight: Ichthyobodo

Ichthyobodo is a parasite which afflicts pond, aquarium and saltwater fish. Many parasites are specific to certain water types, and there are number of things which cause it. Identifying the condition …

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Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Mites

Apr 19th 2024

Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Mites

Pond fish are vulnerable to a number of afflictions, one of which is Gill Mites. The disease results from a parasite that thrives on the blood of its victims, along with their skin particles. Fish are …

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Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Disease

Apr 19th 2024

Fish Disease Spotlight: Gill Disease

Gill Disease is an external infection which is common, particularly in warm water fish. As the name implies, it primarily affects the gills. Flavobacterium is the bacteria responsible for this afflict …

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Fish Disease Spotlight: Fish Pox

Apr 19th 2024

Fish Disease Spotlight: Fish Pox

Fish pox, which is also called carp pox, is a disease which commonly afflicts both koi and goldfish. Like many other illnesses, prevention is better than treatment, and it is important to recognize th …

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Fish Disease Spotlight: Chilodonella

Apr 19th 2024

Fish Disease Spotlight: Chilodonella

Chilodonella is a type of parasite/protozoa which thrive in water that is fresh. It is shaped similar to a leaf, and has a length which ranges from forty to seventy microns, with a width of between th …

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