Diseases Summary

More information on Turbidity of the Skin (Freshwater fish)

Main Ref:	Bassleer, G., 1997
Disease type:	Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
Disease name:	Turbidity of the Skin (Freshwater fish)
Other names:	Chilodonella Infection
Caus. agent:	Chilodonella sp.
Group:

Part of body and/or behavior affected by disease:
Skins and/or fins	Belly	Swimming behavior
Gills	Anus	Other behavior
Eyes	Viscera Afflicted	Other symptoms

Fish affected:
Symptoms:	Shows respiration difficulties, gillcover flurred open, they hang in groups in the surface gasping for air. The skin produce more mucus, exhibiting a turbid film over the skin.
Treatments:	Use FMC (1 liter of Formaldehyde (37%) (or 100 ml), 3.7 gm of Malachite Green oxalate (or 0.37 gm), 3.7 gm of Methylene Blue (or 0.37 gm)) for treatment. Dosage is 1.0-1.2 ml/100 l tank water or 25 drops/100 l or 1 drop/gallon. It is also advisable to add an anti-bacterial medicine such as Tetracycline (3-4 gm/100 l for 2-3 days), Neomycine (2-4 gm/100 l for 3 days), Nitrofurazone (250-500 mg/100 l for 3 days), Nifurpirinol (10-15 mg/100 l for an unlimited time or as instructed). In some cases it is recommended to do a 50% water change after 1 to 2 days of treatment and add another ½ dose of FMC.
Prophylaxis:
Remarks:	Brooklynella hostilis is its counterpart in tropical marine fish.
Mortality and seasonality
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