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Velvet (Oodinium/Piscinoodinium)
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Symptoms
The visible symptom of this disease is a fine grey-gold to whitish 'dust' on the body of the fish. Fish will
usually show very rapid gill movement.
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Causes
The disease is caused by a protozoan parasite, and may be triggered by exposure to ammonia and nitrite,
or excessive nitrate levels.
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Possible cures
There are effective commercially available remedies, including Waterlife Protozin (UK and elsewhere), and
Maracide by Mardel Labs (US and elsewhere). Begin treatment as soon as possible.
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