MARINE VELVET (AMYLOODINIUM OCELLATUM)
Symptoms
White spots - too many to count!
Rapid breathing
Swimming into the powerhead to breathe
Sensitivity to light
Scratching/ flashing
Clouding of the eyes, skin, and fins
Sudden fish death
Marine velvet disease is the infection of the dinoflagellate called Amyloodinium ocellatum. It is one to avoid, because of its ability to kill saltwater fish in less than 24 hours.
As the dinoflagellate thrives in warm water, marine velvet usually overtakes during the summer months, making it the riskiest time for your saltwater fish.
Treatment
Copper-based products (Copper Power)
Chloroquine Phosphate
Rally Pro
Quarantine to prevent spreading
