 One of the most common fungal
infections of Koi. The fungal spores will grow anywhere on the Koi, including the
gills, initially germinating on dead tissue. Their threadlike hyphae release
digestive juices which break down the tissue so the fungus can absorb it, as the
fungus grows these juices start breaking down living tissue.
Fungus on
the body appears as cotton wool like growths, it is hard to tell if a Koi has it in
the gills, but if it hangs at the surface gulping for air it is
likely.
Carp pox. A virus that produces solid waxy lumps on Koi. It will
not kill Koi and is generally harmless, but can look unsightly. It is most often
present in small Koi and in cold weather, clearing up disappearing when Koi grow and
in the spring when water temperatures rise.
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remedies:
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