sera guide - Healthy pond fish

9.2 sera med Professional Protazol 47 Diagnosis: Ichthyobodo necator (formerly: Costia necatrix) Observation Color changes to gray or milky in some areas of the skin (reddish in case of stronger infestation); long finned fish have frayed fins; clamped fins. Diagnosis: Fungal infection (Mycosis) Observation White, cotton-like outgrowths on the skin with long filaments standing away (often after a previous injury). Observation Clearly visible white spots (0.4 – 1.5 mm) on skin and fins, clamped fins and scrubbing on decoration. Diagnosis: Ichthyophthirius multifiliis (white spot disease) Goldfish with “Ich” Koi with skin slime caused by Ichthyobodo necator Observation Furry coating after mucous membrane injuries; many elongated protozoans on a short stalk (no long threads as in case of fungal infections) are visible with a strong magnifier. Diagnosis: Apiosoma (formerly: Glossatella) or Epistylis (formerly: Heteropolaria) Infestation with Apiosoma sp. Goldfish with fungal infection on the side see also page 28 see also page 28 see also page 30 see also page 31 Professional