|
|
| |
|
| |
Costia |
Costia is a minute Flagellate with 3-4 flagella. It affects both the skin and gills of
Koi, and reproduces itself by binary fission. Infestations of this parasite can appear very rapidly indeed, and Koi
suffering infestations exhibit the classic symptoms of lethargy, clamped fins, rubbing and flashing and the skin can take
on a grey white opaqueness.
Costia normally only affects fish that have already been debilitated by some other
cause, and can often be seen on Koi as a secondary parasite.
A high magnification must be used to view these
parasites (300 x) and staining is recommended for positive identification.
Recommended treatments include
Potassium Permanganate, Acriflavine and strong salt baths of 3% ( 4 and one half oz. per gallon ) |
More »» Koi Diseases
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
•
•
•
|
