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Post by whirlingdisease on Sept 8, 2016 14:57:50 GMT -5
Hi Carl:
Calgary Herald has announced that whirling disease was detected in the Banff National Park. You have an article about the whirling disease but I would like to know if you can provide me more information for an article that I am writing.
Here are my questions:
1- How is the Myxobulus Cereralis parasite introduced into a water system?
2- The parasite Myxobulus Cerabralis requires two hosts: fish and the Tubifex worms. Are the worms introduced naturally into the system or are they invasive species?
3- The article mentions temperature as one of the factors that affects the parasite. Are there other factors such as salinity, turbidity or nutrients that can affect the parasite?
4- One of the noticeable symptoms for a fish infected by whirling disease is the radical chasing of the tail and the discoloration of the tail for the fish? Are there other symptoms?
5- Can an infected fish die from whirling disease?
6- What happens when a human eats a fish that is infected with whirling disease?
7- In your article, you provide solutions for the treatment of fish that has whirling disease in an aquarium? Do you have any suggestions for the treatment of fish in a lake system?
8-Humans can transmit the Myxobulus Cereralis parasite. Can they also introduce it into a fresh water system?
9- Can you provide suggestions how to prevent whirling disease in a natural water system?
10- Can you provide me pictures and videos related to whirling disease that I could use in my article?
I am looking forward to your answers.
Regards,
Ozlem Suleyman
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Post by Carl on Sept 8, 2016 15:32:04 GMT -5
My experience has been via the Tubliflex Worm, as per my article since while the fish can also be a host for the worm, the worm still needs to be present and only in cases where fish have been exposed to Tubliflex worms has this been an issue While a common worm from my understanding in North America, these are generally found in muddy/sludgy water hence why these are also called a sludge worm Reference: www.realmonstrosities.com/2013/01/tubifex.htmlAs I noted previously, these worms thrive in polluted or dirty waters. However they do not live large amounts of salt in the water if my memory is correct These symptoms from the article are the best I have noted over the years for identification: *Infected Fish will "whirl" forward in an awkward, corkscrew-like pattern instead of swimming normally. This behavior change generally takes about 35 to 80 days after initial infection. So if you have had your fish for 6 months in an aquarium kept at 80°F (27°C), most likely your fish does NOT have Whirling Disease
*It is much more common for new fish to be infected with Myxobolus cerebralis, especially that come from discounters selling fish from fish farms utilizing ponds or using Tubliflex worms as a cheap source of protein. It is also noteworthy that this is more commonly a disease of cooler water fish based on the life cycle, HOWEVER, I have had several confirmed cased of Whirling Disease in Cichlids in particular.
*Fish infected with worms also infected with Myxobolus cerebralis may have lower body mass and may be discolored in the area near the tailReference: www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2016/03/whirling-disease-myxobolus-cerebralis.htmlI do not know as I nor anyone else I have known has tried. But since the mode of infection does not align with human or any other terrestrial animal consumption, I doubt any issues would arise Since I have not treated a lake, I cannot say for sure, but I would consider something similar but on a larger scale. As well preventative measures also apply I have never observed this and my own research shows this parasite cannot be transmitted en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myxobolus_cerebralisPrevent the introduction of the worm. Clean water, positive mineralization. Optimal Redox. This article might help as it has been a major starting point for aquarium and pond health: www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Disease.htmlI have provided the pictures I had on hand, as most of my experience was "hands on" (practical experience) over the years where no picture/video was available or needed. This is something you will need to research on your own, and I would certainly appreciate your sharing any pictures/videos you find here too for others learning from your research. Carl
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Post by whirlingdisease on Sept 9, 2016 12:05:29 GMT -5
Thanks Carl for your answers. I appreciate your response. When I asked about providing me pics, I meant if you could give me permission to use the pics you have in your site. I have other pictures too which I am getting permission as well. Please inform me if you allow for me to use the pics that you have provided.
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Post by Carl on Sept 9, 2016 15:06:01 GMT -5
Thanks Carl for your answers. I appreciate your response. When I asked about providing me pics, I meant if you could give me permission to use the pics you have in your site. I have other pictures too which I am getting permission as well. Please inform me if you allow for me to use the pics that you have provided. Your welcome. Yes you can use the pictures, just make sure to provide credit that links back to the article too Carl
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Post by whirlingdisease on Sept 19, 2016 12:51:54 GMT -5
Hello Carl, My article is complete and I also have it in my website : ecoedmonton.wordpress.com/It provides additional information and pictures for you. But it is about fish in rivers and lakes rather than aquarium. Also, if you think that I have misrepresented you in any way (I double that will be the case), please inform me about it so that I could rectify it. Thanks
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Post by Carl on Sept 19, 2016 17:23:50 GMT -5
Looks good including the picture you used to display the lifecycle!
Thanks for sharing
BTW, I fixed the link to make it active
Carl
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