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 Crustacean parasite, Lernaea - Anchor worm is a common parasite on our Koi which is clearly visible to the naked eye and can reach 10 to 12mm. The parasite burrows its head into the Koi's tissue, under a scale and only the body and tail are normally visible.
The juvenile stages settle in the gills of Koi, when they mature they mate and the male leaves the Koi, the fertilized female settles on the body of the Koi and continues to grow, becoming the familiar worm shape.
The female buries into the skin and underlying tissue to hold on. The damage caused can become a target for bacterial or fungal infection which can spread.
Lernaea lay eggs which can lay undetected in the pond and can hatch when conditions and water temperatures are right.
Treatment is by manual removal of the parasite with tweezers under anesthetic, ensuring that the whole parasite is removed. To be sure of complete removal, dip a cotton bud in strong potassium permanganate solution and dab the worm with this solution whereupon it will release its grip immediately. Pond treatments include Dimilin or Paradex. |
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Contact Information
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Gorse Hill Bungalow
Gorse Hill Lane
Wellingore
Lincolnshire LN5 0BY
United Kingdom
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+ 44 (0) 1522 811330 |
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+ 44 (0) 1522 811330 |
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