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Symptoms:
Infected fish can be seen with small maggots attached to the gills, gill plates, and inside the mouth. Severe infestations can cause severe gill damage, emaciation, anemia, and even death.
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Treatment:
Treat the entire aquarium or pond with organophosphorus insecticides such as metriphonate. Medicate the aquarium (0.25 to 0.4 mg/L) for 7-10 days. Some fish, such as piranhas, are sensitive to this medication so treat them separately using potassium permanganate with 30 minute baths for 7-10 days. It is important to improve your aquarium or pond's water quality, being careful not to overfeed.
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