Some disk like parasite on my koi, why? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Fish lice

Some disk like parasite on my koi, why?

Fishes having Fish lice usually show this symptom of 'Disk like parasite attached to body and fins'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Koi is having Fish lice.

About disease, Fish lice

Fish lice are disk shaped parasites between 8 and 12mm in diameter and varying the color from green to brown.
They can be seen attached to body and fins.

Physical Symptoms

  • Disk like parasite attached to body and fins
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Treatments

Apply salt solution

Prepare a salt solution mixing salt in water (not in aquarium). And then apply on fish with a paint brush.

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