are these parasites? - Page 4

LauLanChu · 08-01-2016, 11:46 PM

My aro don't have this problem, but other type of fish sometime have this, on the fins, white nodules. I am not sure similar to aro and one of the reasons I hear is triggered by temp fluctuation, e.g. cold night when water temp goes low, parasitic. Not sure how cold is your weather. Some use heater to control this as to maintain constant temp throughout. Once get it quite difficult to cure, keep water clean, up temp and add some parasite medication.

Jwho · 10-01-2016, 01:10 PM

Imo looks to be lymphocystis..
It's a form of viral infection (iridoviruse) common in many fish.
Usually caused by low immune system and resistant , mainly from poor water quality. It's infectious depending on environmental factors. Stress can also trigger.
Basically nothing much u can do, maintaining excellent water quality is your key.
It's not a parasite so don't keep using medication to treat, resulting in wasted $ n further deterioration of water..

Wish u luck..

Jwho · 10-01-2016, 01:15 PM

I know of Some fish Vetarinian that will advice physical removal thou..
Unnecessary stress put on fish, is not gonna help..
I'll just leave it and perform husbandry on the system..

victor.loo.75 · 10-02-2016, 09:24 AM

Use the purple parasite medi for 3 days

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Squid · 10-02-2016, 08:21 PM

Thanks, Purple ? PP?

08-01-2016, 11:46 PM	#31
LauLanChu Dragon Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,561	My aro don't have this problem, but other type of fish sometime have this, on the fins, white nodules. I am not sure similar to aro and one of the reasons I hear is triggered by temp fluctuation, e.g. cold night when water temp goes low, parasitic. Not sure how cold is your weather. Some use heater to control this as to maintain constant temp throughout. Once get it quite difficult to cure, keep water clean, up temp and add some parasite medication.

10-01-2016, 01:10 PM	#32
Jwho New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 40	Imo looks to be lymphocystis.. It's a form of viral infection (iridoviruse) common in many fish. Usually caused by low immune system and resistant , mainly from poor water quality. It's infectious depending on environmental factors. Stress can also trigger. Basically nothing much u can do, maintaining excellent water quality is your key. It's not a parasite so don't keep using medication to treat, resulting in wasted $ n further deterioration of water.. Wish u luck..

10-01-2016, 01:15 PM	#33
Jwho New Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 40	I know of Some fish Vetarinian that will advice physical removal thou.. Unnecessary stress put on fish, is not gonna help.. I'll just leave it and perform husbandry on the system..

10-02-2016, 09:24 AM	#34
victor.loo.75 New Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 12	Use the purple parasite medi for 3 days Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-02-2016, 08:21 PM	#35
Squid Endangered Dragon Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 8,037	Thanks, Purple ? PP?

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