Main Ref: | 52490 |
Disease type: | Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) |
Disease name: | Ergasilus Disease 6 |
Other names: | |
Caus. agent: | Ergasilus kandti |
Group: |
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: | ||
Symptoms: | ||
Treatments: | Applications of 0.125-0.150 ppm Bromex twice weekly. Note: At lower salinities the recommended doses is toxic to the fish, but with exception to Tilapia or carp which can tolerate a wide ramge of salinities. Other organophosphate treatments like Neguvon (Dipteryx, Masoten) or Malathion is equally effective (Ref. 45600). | |
Prophylaxis: | Avoidance of stress related factors like poor water condition, overcrowding, and nutritional deficiency (Ref. 45600). | |
Remarks: | Also Ref. 45600. | |
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