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Marine Velvet (Amyloodinium ocellatum) ARTICLE

Marine Velvet (Amyloodinium ocellatum)

Marine velvet is a fast-killing parasite that attacks gills and skin, often showing up as rapid breathing, hiding, and a faint dusty coating. It...

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Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans) ARTICLE

Marine Ich (Cryptocaryon irritans)

Marine ich is a contagious parasite that causes white salt-grain spots, flashing, and breathing stress in saltwater fish. It often looks less explosive than...

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Lymphocystis (Lymphocystivirus) ARTICLE

Lymphocystis (Lymphocystivirus)

Lymphocystis is a stress-linked viral condition that causes cauliflower-like nodules on fins or skin and usually looks worse than it is. The safest response...

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Brooklynellosis (Brooklynella hostilis) ARTICLE

Brooklynellosis (Brooklynella hostilis)

Brooklynella, often called brook, is a fast-moving external parasite best known for hitting clownfish hard with heavy mucus, breathing stress, and rapid decline. It...

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Black Ich (Paravortex spp.) ARTICLE

Black Ich (Paravortex spp.)

Black ich shows up as tiny dark pepper-like spots, often on tangs, along with scratching and irritation. It is easy to dismiss as sand,...

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