sera guide - Healthy aquarium fish

2.8 Diseases caused by crustaceans 2.9 Multiple infections Parasitic isopod Diagnosis: Parasitic isopods Treatment: page 36 Diagnosis: Multiple infection (a differentiated diagnosis is usually possible only by a specialist) Treatment: page 37 Siamese Shark with multiple infection Observation Clearly segmented, oval, opaque, yellowish to brownish arthropods [1 – 5 cm (0.4 – 2 in.)] are attached to the fish; bloody, dot-shaped sting marks. Observation Strong mucus secretion, often with fungal infection in some areas, numerous other symptoms possible. Parasitic isopod on a Butterfly Cichlid 20