The fish louse belongs to a class of low-level ie
crustaceans
Argulus sp. Argulus flat shape , such as disc and up to 10mm in
diameter so easily seen by the eye . Generally, these parasites attach and
invade the skin and fins of fish with two hooks sharp to get into the skin of
the
fish and penetrate ked aging, and then it will suck the blood and fluids in
the body of the fish. Irritation or injury incurred can cause infection.
Fish
often rub the body into the pool walls and jumping around.
In the infected area,
can happen to black and red patches sometimes accompanied by secondary
bacterial infection.
Lice Argulus about 30 days old. The eggs are attached to the
roots of aquatic plants or other objects and then hatch in 10-30 days,
depending on temperature conditions. After hatching, the child will find fish
Argulus as a place to live. If in a few days as the fish do not find a place to
live, the lice will die. Lice Argulus taste of the water plant. Therefore water
cleaning plants that will be used in the maintenance of
ornamental fish need to
be cleaned.
