| Main Ref: | 48502 |
| Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
| Disease name: | White Grub |
| Other names: | Yellow Grub |
| Caus. agent: | Clinostomum sp. |
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| Part of body and/or behavior affected by disease: | ||
| Skins and/or fins | Belly | Swimming behavior |
| Gills | Anus | Other behavior |
| Eyes | Viscera Afflicted | Other symptoms |
| Fish affected: | Wild-caught fish; can also be found in tank-raised Corydoras sp., Melanotaenia sp., Guppy, Molly and Platy,. | |
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| Treatments: | Praziquantel (5-10 mg/L for 24 days) can kill the parasite but will not remove the worm. | |
| Prophylaxis: | Control of snails and birds in and around the pond. | |
| Remarks: | The larvae can be removed by a tweezer and/or a needle. The infection will not kill the host fish, but in large numbers it can damage and weaken the fish resulting in death. | |
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