Black gill disease

Black gill disease is a disease of crustaceans.

Occurrence[]

It has been observed in spiny lobsters (Panulirus ornatus) in Vietnam,^[1] where it is caused by a species of Fusarium.^[1]

It has been observed in shrimp, where the agent is microscopic protozoan Hyalophysa chattoni or a close relative, in Galveston Bay, Texas and other locations.^[2]

It has also been discovered in Traskorchestia traskiana.^[3]

Causes[]

There are multiple sources known to cause black gill disease. Poor pond conditions can cause debris to build up in the gills turning them black. Certain kinds of bacteria and the fungus genus Fusarium are also known causes.^{[citation needed]}

Prevention[]

With extra care taken to the health of the shrimp, it is possible to prevent cases of black gill disease. The water should have 10-20 parts per thousand parts salinity and filtered.^[4]

References[]

^ Jump up to: ^a ^b V. V. H. Nha, D.T. and L.V. Khoa (2009). "Black gill disease of cage-cultured ornate rock lobster Panulirus ornatus in central Vietnam caused by Fusarium species." Aquatic animal health 15(4): 35-37.
^ Jerald Horst (3 January 2000). Black Gill Disease in Shrimp (PDF). Sea Grant Programme Lagniappe. 3. Louisiana State University. p. 8. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
^ Spicer, John (August 13). "Physiological changes accompanying the presence of black gill syndrome in the high shore amphipod Traskorchestia traskiana". Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 446: 131–138. doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2013.05.003. Retrieved 31 August 2020. Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ ASEAN (1978). "Manuel on Pond Culture of Penaeid Shrimp". FAO Corporate Document Repository. Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Retrieved 28 April 2016.

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[nha-1] Jump up to: ^a ^b V. V. H. Nha, D.T. and L.V. Khoa (2009). "Black gill disease of cage-cultured ornate rock lobster Panulirus ornatus in central Vietnam caused by Fusarium species." Aquatic animal health 15(4): 35-37.

[2] Jerald Horst (3 January 2000). Black Gill Disease in Shrimp (PDF). Sea Grant Programme Lagniappe. 3. Louisiana State University. p. 8. Retrieved 15 August 2014.

[3] Spicer, John (August 13). "Physiological changes accompanying the presence of black gill syndrome in the high shore amphipod Traskorchestia traskiana". Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 446: 131–138. doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2013.05.003. Retrieved 31 August 2020. Check date values in: |date= (help)

[4] ASEAN (1978). "Manuel on Pond Culture of Penaeid Shrimp". FAO Corporate Document Repository. Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Retrieved 28 April 2016.

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