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Disease Treatment 13

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SYMPTOMS
13. Disk-like creatures up to 10mm long crawling about fish's body.

DISEASE
FISH-LICE Argulus spp. crustacean.

TROPICAL FRESHWATER & COLDWATER AQUARIA
Treat with PARAZIN. This may need to be backed up after suitable elapsement period with MYXAZIN to treat wounds.

SEAWATER AND BRACKISHWATER
Found only rarely in brackishwater only. STERAZIN.

GARDEN PONDS
Treat with PARAZIN P This may need to be backed up after suitable elapsement period with MYXAZIN P to treat wounds.

PREVENTION
Maintain a much higher standard of aquasystem hygiene, paying particular attention to filter cleanliness and avoiding overfeeding. Always stir up filter-bed before syphoning off old aquarium water when carrying out partial water changes. Never use non-irradiated seafoods, Daphnia, Tubifex, bloodworm, mosquito etc. Marine only - never use natural seawater or unsterilized decor objects from the beach.


After reading the above please refer to the General Notes for further information.

Please note: If symptoms persist it may be necessary to contact a veterinarian for a prescription treatment.