Dermocystidium
Dermocystidium
Dermocystidium Fungi in Freshwater Aquarium Fish
Below is the format overview we follow and how we present the information.
Identification
Forms cysts on the skin and gills.
Not shape specific.:br>
CLASS
Fungal
Reproduction
Cysts, each cyst will contain a hundred thousand spores that overwhelm host.
Causes
Always a secondary infection, need to find the root cause.
Poor water Quality and poor husbandry.
The fish are at risk from starvation, malnutrition, improper diet, incomplete diet, cold, stress from transport, unsanitary condition in the tank that burden their processes.
Treatments
No known treatment.
Observations, Notes, Remarks
Best to never let them get started.