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Unread 12/28/2009, 11:25 AM   #6
LeslieH
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I couldn't find any mention of a different Serpentisaccus species for N. decora either. Maybe S. magnificae lives on both species or the parasite on N. decora hasn't been seen or described yet by scientists. On the marinedepot post you mentioned that you thought the fish had brought the "egg" with it. I'm also sure it had the parasite living in it when you purchased it.

Keep the fish well fed. The parasite is a drain on the fish's metabolism even though it won't directly kill its host. A half starved fish is more likely to catch a disease or succumb to bacterial infection. A good supply of food will help keep the fish healthier.

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