Microscope For Parasite and Disease Diagnosis

Aquarium and pond fish are particularly prone to parasitic infestations. For a mixed population tropical tank this can be devastating and for the Koi carp keeper a financial nightmare. Good housekeeping is always the starting point, but often the slightest imbalance in any number of factors can result in the almost spontaneous appearance of parasites ranging from the common Ich to the more serious Costia and Trichodina.