Marine ornamental fishes are remarkably valuable due to their high demand in domestic and international markets. It is a growing global interest to maintain these fishes in captivity. The bacterial and fungal infection is the major drawbacks in captive condition. In the present study, in-vitro screening of organic solvent extracts (methanol and acetone) of green algae Halimeda micronesia were t...

The ornamental fish, Carrassius auratus was artificially infected by the water mold Saprolegnia parasitica. fishes were left in aquariums without treatment until they died for purpose of histological study. Skin and muscle tissues sections have been prepared stained PAS. results showed clear tissue changes represented erosion necrosis skin epidermis muscles.

Since fish have potential to grow as pets in this market Brazil it is interesting seek another approach of investigation about the diseases that affect these animals. The Ichthiopathologist veterinary pathologist who more interested or specialized at fishes. This professional can bring look ornamental chain, since they focus microcosms and then make clinical correlation. Here we list literature...

streptococcus iniae has emerged as an important fish pathogen over the last decade in farmed rainbow trout in iran. the main objective of this study was to evaluate the pathogenicity of s. iniae in poecilia reticulata . atotal of 60 apparently healthy p. reticulata were obtained from ornamental fish pet store and injected intraperitoneally with 1.5×10 6 cfu of bacteria. for 14 days after challe...

BACKGROUND Trade in ornamental fishes represents, by far, the largest route for the importation of exotic vertebrates. There is growing pressure to regulate this trade with the goal of ensuring that species are sustainably harvested and that their point of origin is accurately reported. One important element of such regulation involves easy access to specimen identifications, a task that is cur...