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Koi Health - Disease and Health Issues

Koi can get sick. This is a fact that most beginning hobbyists learn the hard way. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is equal to a pound of cure. With Koi, the whole idea behind keeping this type of fish is their beauty. The best way to ruin a Koi's beauty is by getting a parasite or bacterial infection that can leave a scar for life. The #1 best way to keep a Koi beautiful and healthy is good water quality. Good water quality can be obtained by having a good filter system. These pages contain information on all of the most common diseases and ailments that can harm a Koi.

 

Health

  • What can I do for my sick Koi?

 

Parasites

 

Visible to the Naked Eye

  • Argulus (Fish Louse)
  • Lernea (Anchor Worm)
  • Ichthyophthirius multifilis (Ich, White Spot)

 

Not Visible to the Naked Eye

  • Trichodina
  • Gyrodactylus & Dactylogyrus (Skin and Gill Flukes)
  • Ichthyobodo Necatrix (Costia)

 

Bacteria

  • Aeromonas
  • Pseudomonas

 

Viruses

  • Carp Gill Necrosis Virus (CGNV)
  • Spring Viremia of Carp (SVC)

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