Identification of ectoparasites cause lesions in parents goldfish (Carassius auratus)

Abstract

The aim of this research was to identification the cause of lesion on the body of parents goldfish (Carassius auratus). Were cultivated fish from installation of fresh water research on Polytechnic marine and fisheries Sorong. Early diagnosis of fish limp, decreased appetite, and experienced lesion in almost all parts of the body. Fish were isolated and identified at the fish quarantine and quality control station of Sorong. The examination trats from the head, gills, body and tail. The results of identification using a microscope obtained the type of ectoparasites Dactylogyrus sp, Ergasilus sp. Gyrodactylus sp. Lernea cyprinacea, Lernea sp and Tricodina sp.