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Koi Herpes Virus (KHV)
Goldfish Herpes Virus (HVHN)
Carp Edema Virus Disease (CEVD)
Carp Pox
Most of the above are more of a problem in colder areas. You may never
see some of these due to Florida being sub-tropical. All of these (except Carp
Pox) can cause up to 100% mortality. You might have seen Carp Pox. It looks like
small spots of wax on the fins. I have very carefully wiped the spots off the fin in
between my fingertips to remove them. Carp Pox rarely kills the fish; it just looks
bad.
As far as viruses that affect tropical fish, megalocytivirus can affect swordtails,
sailfin mollies, some gouramis, and some cichlids including angelfish. This is the
“angelfish virus.” It can cause 100% mortality. It can occur in a temperature range
of 68 to 90 F.
Lymphocystis Disease (LCDV) is a virus you may see. It looks like small,
wart-like nodules on the fins. It does not cause significant mortalities. The only
fish I have seen it on are Ruby and Green Scats and Glass Fish, both painted
and unpainted. I could, very carefully, pull it off by pinching the fin between my
fingertips and gently pulling it off. The fish do not seem to be bothered by it.
There are no treatments for viruses. Antibiotics will not work on viruses.
So, what can you do? Try to keep your fish healthy and stress free by:
1) Maintain excellent water quality
2) Feed high quality food
3) Maintain clean facilities
4) Keep sick or potentially infected fish separate from all other fish
It is a particularly good idea to quarantine any new fish you get that are
from an unknown or suspicious source.
Next time: To Quarantine or Not to Quarantine, That Is the Question!!

GARGAS ANSWERS!!!
We all have a WOUNDEFUL opportunity!!! Joe Gargas
has volunteered to take and answer all of your
“WATER” and “DISCUS” questions!
You folks all know my opinion of Joe’s “WATER”
& “DISCUS” knowledge . . . so take advantage of
this oportunity and have at it!!
Here’s Joe’s email address:
joegar@tampabay.rr.com - Ask him anything you want and let him
answer. We will then publish the questions in the monthly TBAS bulletin,
“THE FILTER” . . . DON’T BE SHY!!
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