Author: Dr. Erik Johnson

Dr Erik Johnson is a Marietta, Georgia Veterinarian with a practice in small animal medicine. He graduated from University of Georgia with his Doctorate in 1991. Dr Johnson is the author of several texts on Koi and Pond Fish Health and Disease as well as numerous articles on dog and cat health topics.
21
Oct
2019

Saprolegnia (or SAP) is a Freshwater Fungus of Pond and Aquarium Fish

Saprolegnia – Water Fungus Written by R.E. Carlson Like all fresh water environments, koi and goldfish ponds…

21
Oct
2019

Symptoms and Control of Branchiomyces Fungus, BGD in Koi and Pond Fish

This is a warmwater gill fungus. I’ve had this in a collection of my own fish, one…

21
Oct
2019

Identification and Treatment of Acral Lick Granulomas – Acral Sores

This is an acral lick granuloma except it’s not acral ha ha ha ha  this one’s on…

21
Oct
2019

Just Saw The Most Amazing Mouth – Dental Spray Recommendation

So I just saw Lexxie T. the terrier and she has this mouth like, it’s brand new….

21
Oct
2019

The Trouble With The Internet and Youtube

How can you tell who’s an expert? I’ve been on Youtube looking at stuff and some of…

18
Oct
2019

Trichodina Ciliated Protozoan Parasite, Symptoms Identification and Treatment

Trichodina This saucer-shaped parasite is over-rated in its pathogenicity (not a big fish killer by itself but…

18
Oct
2019

Identification and Treatment of Costia, Deadly Parasite

Costia Costia or Ichthyobodo necatrix, is a ciliated protozoan parasite of freshwater fish that also has the capability…

18
Oct
2019

Additional Details on Ich, White Spot Symptoms and Cure

Freshwater Ich (Ichthyophthirius multifilis) is a ciliated protozoan that encysts under the epidermis of the fish; and,…

18
Oct
2019

Competent Pond Installer Link Exchange

If you can help people with their ponds, either fixing them or installing them, please get on…

17
Oct
2019

Worms in Koi and Pond Fish

A discussion of the major worms and their control Worms in Koi In the past, the discussion…

17
Oct
2019

Argulus Fish Lice Under the Microscope

Argulus – Fish Lice look like little (4mm) greenish or yellow “flying saucers” and are easily visible…