Did you know that the fish parasite that causes a condition called velvet disease, Oodinium, is actually an algae? This is the reason that the treatment of choice is a copper-based medication, and that keeping the aquarium lights off are some of the best methods for control? Re-infection is common since they are able to colonise the gut, so make sure that you treat continuously for at least 10 days.
Check out the most recent video I’ve uploaded – http://youtu.be/nksJqTOQMbk
You can read more about it by getting Dr Loh’s book, “Fish Vetting Essentials“.
