Disease and Health
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Snout Rot
By Will Wooten
| Date posted: June 25, 2004
Snout rot is the erosion of the skin around the snout of a seahorse. Similar to and likey caused by the same pathogen as flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio spp., snout rot can often be controlled with pre-treatment before the seahorse is released into the display aquarium. The disease may be cause either by fungal infection (in which case the snout will be pinkish) or bacterial infection (in which case the snout will be white).
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Pouch Evacuations in Male Seahorses
By Tami Weiss
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Evacuating the brood pouch of a male seahorse may be necessary from time to time if a male’s pouch accumulates excessive gas in the pouch. At first, this may seem like a frightening task, but its really very simple to do, even with the squirmiest of guys. Just remember, seahorses are smart and he’ll probably [...]
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Flesh Erosion Disease
By Will Wooten
| Date posted: June 24, 2004
The purpose of this guide is to provide a reference, or starting point, in identifying and treating some of the most common diseases and medical conditions of seahorses in home aquariums. It is not, however, set in stone; constant scientific research and anecdotal evidence cause the seahorse hobby to evolve every day, furthering our understanding [...]