SYMPTOMS
1. Large, (1-5mm) off white granular growths - often spherical and attached to any part of body or fins. Very rare in f/w fishes. Fish shows little signs of distress and often continues feeding normally. Surface appearance of cyst resembles small ball of cauliflower or raspberry. No increase in breathing rate is detectable.

DISEASE
LYMPHOCYSTIS - caused by a virus (first ever described in fishes - 1965) which gains entry to cell through rough handling or fighting.

TROPICAL FRESHWATER & COLDWATER AQUARIA
MYXAZIN - as for sea water column.

SEAWATER AND BRACKISHWATER
Remove tumours surgically with a scalpel or razor blade and sterilise area with MYXAZIN (fish only systems) before returning fish to aquarium. Feed as normal. PARAGON helps.

GARDEN PONDS
MYXAZIN P as for seawater column.

PREVENTION
The Lymphocystis virus is present in almost all bodies of seawater and brackish water, so that any fish which suffer physical damage to body or fins may become infected. MORAL - handle fishes very carefully and prevent aggression amongst tank members. It is extremely rare for this disease to prove fatal as a primary cause. PARAGON is the only known treatment which can destroy viruses.