16 Saltwater Diseases: Scientific vs. Common Disease Names
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This article is from the Aquaria: Disease, Algae and Snails FAQ, by Elaine Thompson, Thomas Sasala and George Booth
16 Saltwater Diseases: Scientific vs. Common Disease Names
contributed by Thomas Sasala
Scientific Name
Common Names
Amyloodinium ocellateum
Amyloodinium, Oodinium, Marine Velvet, Saltwater Ich
Cryptocaryon irritans
Cryptocaryon, White spot disease, Saltwater Ich
Brookynella Hostillis
Brooklynella, Clownfish disease Angelfish disease
Mycobacteria marinum
Fish TB
Tubellarian worms
Black Ich, Tang Disease
Benedenia melleni
Fish Flukes
Argulus sp.
Fish lice
Ichthyosporidium hoferi
Fungus Disease
??
Head and lateral line erosion (HLLE)
Lymphocystis virus
Viral disease, Cauliflower disease
Pseudomonas sp.
Fin Rot, Red Spot Disease, Ulcers (Bacterial Disease)
Vibrio anquillarium
Vibrio, "Wipe Out"
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