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.[4] [5]
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.[6]
References
- 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. Vol. 3. Louisiana State University. p. 8. Retrieved 15 August 2014.
- Spicer, John (August 2013). "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.
- Web, ID (30 October 2013). "Black gill disease threatens Georgia shrimp". UGA Public Service and Outreach. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- "Black gill disease of cage-cultured ornate rock lobster Panulirus ornatus in central Vietnam caused by Fusarium species". Semantic Scholar. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
- ASEAN (1978). "Manuel on Pond Culture of Penaeid Shrimp". FAO Corporate Document Repository. Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Retrieved 28 April 2016.