Post by Browneyes on Apr 22, 2005 13:52:44 GMT -5
Lernaea: also known as Anchor Worm
Caused by: the copepod parasite Lernaea.
Symptoms: These parasites are elongated with two egg sacs at the posterior end. They usually embed themselves with hook-like anchors in the body wall of the fish, and a raised ulcer can develop where it attaches.
Occurrences: Lernaea most often occurs on newly imported fish, and is more problematic in ponds during the summer than in aquariums. They may also overwinter as a female parasite on the fish or as eggs.
Treatment/Control: treat outbreaks of Lernaea with PondCare Dimilin, which effectively interrupts the parasite's life cycle and reproductive processes.
Caused by: the copepod parasite Lernaea.
Symptoms: These parasites are elongated with two egg sacs at the posterior end. They usually embed themselves with hook-like anchors in the body wall of the fish, and a raised ulcer can develop where it attaches.
Occurrences: Lernaea most often occurs on newly imported fish, and is more problematic in ponds during the summer than in aquariums. They may also overwinter as a female parasite on the fish or as eggs.
Treatment/Control: treat outbreaks of Lernaea with PondCare Dimilin, which effectively interrupts the parasite's life cycle and reproductive processes.