Parasitic
🟡 Moderate
Fish Lice
🦠 Argulus spp. (branchiuran crustacean)
📋 Overview
Argulus are visible flat oval parasites up to 8mm across. They cause irritation, secondary infection, and can transmit other pathogens.
📊 Key Facts
Causative Agent
Argulus spp. (branchiuran crustacean)
Primary Host
Koi, goldfish, pond fish
Vaccine
✗ None / Experimental
💊 Treatment
⚠️ No universally approved treatment is currently available. The information below covers supportive care and experimental approaches.
Dimilin. Manual removal in koi. Salt baths help but do not eliminate infestation entirely.
🐟 Affected Species
2 known susceptible species