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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...

Reefapedia 4 min read
Eye/Skin Flukes (Neobenedenia melleni) ARTICLE

Eye/Skin Flukes (Neobenedenia melleni)

Eye and skin flukes are contagious external parasites that can cause flashing, excess mucus, cloudy eyes, and chronic irritation. They are often missed because...

Reefapedia 3 min read
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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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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Marine Leeches (Piscicolidae; e.g., Trachelobdella spp.) ARTICLE

Marine Leeches (Piscicolidae; e.g., Trachelobdella spp.)

Marine leeches are visible external parasites that attach to fish, feed on blood or tissue, and leave behind wounds and stress. Seeing one on...

Reefapedia 3 min read
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