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Brooklynellosis (Brooklynella hostilis)
Brooklynella, often called brook, is a fast-moving external parasite best known for hitting clownfish hard with heavy mucus, breathing stress, and rapid decline. It...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.)
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,...