Melanosis
#1 Guest_NateTessler13_*
Posted 26 November 2008 - 10:04 AM
I was wondering if anyone has seen any information on Melanosis in fish. In particular, I'm looking for the causes and possible cures. Any info on the subject would be appreciated, as I haven't found much in my search so far.
-Nate
#2 Guest_az9_*
Posted 30 November 2008 - 09:14 PM
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone has seen any information on Melanosis in fish. In particular, I'm looking for the causes and possible cures. Any info on the subject would be appreciated, as I haven't found much in my search so far.
-Nate
Nate,
Are you referring to color changes such as in fish turning black?
Edited by az9, 30 November 2008 - 09:15 PM.
#4 Guest_az9_*
Posted 04 January 2009 - 10:19 AM
yes I am.
I've seen it in some of my fish and would like to know the causes too. If I had to make a guess I'd say the triggers could be genetic, weakend immune, over active immune system, or parasites. I do know when a fish gets one of the flukes (the one that appears to be to be black specs I can't recall the name right now) melanin deposits form around the parasite. I'm thinking that cold be a clue?
When a fish loses it's eyesight and turns black is that considered a form of melanosis?
Edited by az9, 04 January 2009 - 10:20 AM.
#5 Guest_NateTessler13_*
Posted 08 January 2009 - 02:42 PM
#6 Guest_hornpout_*
Posted 08 March 2011 - 03:40 PM
http://www.bassfishi...read.php?t=2839
http://www.google.co...iw=1045&bih=528
These are not aquarium-raised fish, so nevermind chlorine as a possible culprit. I've been unable to find any clues as to the cause, but if you dig deep google has plenty of strange documented cases of melanism in fish. There does seem to be a correlation with fish victimized by multiple catch-and-release incidents. I'm guessing it's genetic to an extent, but requires some sort of major stress trigger. It's like if I form new birthmarks when I have my midlife crisis, I think. I dunno.
#7 Guest_gerald_*
Posted 08 March 2011 - 04:22 PM
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Posted 09 March 2011 - 01:41 PM
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