Post by Carl on May 18, 2023 13:02:09 GMT -5
Aquarium Answers has updated their article about Whirling Disease (Myxobolus cerebralis)
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2016/03/whirling-disease-myxobolus-cerebralis.html
EXCERPT:
"Whirling disease is a disease of freshwater fish caused by the myxozoan parasite Myxobolus cerebralis. This infection/infestation is most commonly found in the wild found in the salmonid family of fish, however is not very common with most fish kept in aquariums except under the right conditions and that come from certain sources.
What is noteworthy mostly for prevention is that the parasite has two hosts — the fish itself and a freshwater oligochaete worm, popularly known as the Tubifex tubifex. This is a major reason these worms should not be fed, but unfortunately are a common source of cheap protein for many fish farms, especially those selling to discounters.
This has been documented in particular with Cichlids coming from certain fish farms. "
