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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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Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto) ARTICLE

Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto)

The Royal Gramma is a classic reef fish: small, colorful, hardy, and full of personality. It’s best known for its stunning purple-to-yellow gradient and...

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Brooklynellosis (Brooklynella hostilis) ARTICLE

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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Vibriosis (Vibrio spp.) ARTICLE

Vibriosis (Vibrio spp.)

Vibriosis is a bacterial disease that can cause redness, ulcers, frayed fins, and rapid decline in saltwater fish. The safest first move is fast...

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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...

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