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The main response to the flukes are for the fish to rub and flash, in the later stages they can become very lethargic, in extreme cases the Fish will become isolated and spend lots of time at the bottom of their cage with their fins clamped to their body.

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In early stages (first 24 / 48 hours) fishes shows signs of extreme skin/gill irritability, continually scratching and scraping on rocks etc., and "flicking" the pelvic and dorsal fins against the side of the body

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In early stages (first 24 / 48 hours) fishes shows signs of extreme skin/gill irritability, continually scratching and scraping on rocks etc., and "flicking" the pelvic and dorsal fins against the side of the body

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The cause of this is mainly due to overcrowding, poor quality and polluted water, with ideal conditions these parities can multiply.

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They are small worm like parasites that are only 2mm in length and will only need one host to complete their life cycle.

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common fish parasites and in small numbers probably cause little harm. In large numbers both skin and gill flukes represent a serious threat to fish health.

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They can cause legions and tissue damage and the affects after this illness can be Hyperplasia, both of the skin and gills, these can create what are called secondary infections.

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Dactylogyrus or Gill flukes are egg-laying ectoparasites that latch onto the gills of a host fish. Infection worsens in periods in which weather and humidity increase in temperature and percentage. Symptoms of gill flukes include excessive secretions from the mucous membranes . Lethargy, fatigue and decreased movement may also be observed. Suppression of appetite is also a main symptom. Infected fish may appear to relieve gill areas by scratching themselves against rocks or other sharp surfaces. Dactylogyrus (Gill Flukes) can often cause secondary bacterial infections. These infections can result in death.

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