Fungus
Type:
Fungal
>>caused by Saprolegnia, a filamentous fungi that feeds
by secreting enzymes that break down cells and tissues to
absorb nutrients
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the mass of fungi filaments, known as mycelium, is visible to
the naked eye
>> Saprolegnia
multiply by releasing thousands of spores into the water
>>
Saprolegniasis, is usually a secondary infection that
affects tissue already damaged by other predisposing factors
such as parasites, viruses, or bacteria
>>
under the right conditions, Saprolegnia can
quickly spread and affect a large portion of a koi
Symptoms:
>> wooly and cotton-like attachments on the body and fins
which look green if algae-ridden
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whitish or grayish patches on the skin and gills
>> tissue damage follows if left untreated
>> infests injured or stressed koi
Remedies:
>> can be treated with a strong solution of Malachite green
followed by topical application of a water-proofing cream
>>
indefinite salt treatments will likewise help |