Why do my cyprinid have black spots on them? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Black spot/Yellow grub

Why do my cyprinid have black spots on them?

Fishes having Black spot/Yellow grub usually show this symptom of 'Black spots'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Cyprinid is having Black spot/Yellow grub.

About disease, Black spot/Yellow grub

The disease is caused by a parasite called larval trematode. Small black or brown spots appear on the body, fins. Sometimes also on eyes and month. Disease is not infectious to one another. Once formed these black spots will remain. Black Spot is generally easy to cure.

Physical Symptoms

  • Black spots
  • Yellow spots
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Cyprinid sufferring from Black spot/Yellow grub

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Treatments

Use Aquasonic Formalin 37%

Put 2 drops per gallon daily in a bare aquarium. Or else In-tank treatment: 1 milliliter (ml) per 10 gallons

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