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Koi Gill Biopsy

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Koi Gill Biopsy

Have a look at a gill biopsy up close.

Not necessarily for the squeamish but I think if you own koi you should own a microscope or at least know where to borrow one and how to use it.

 

 

 

Gently Open the Gill Cover.

Using 115mm, straight, iris, scissors or 115mm, straight, dissecting, scissors snip a small piece of gill lamella for microscopic examination.

Oil of cloves or MS 222 can be used to anaesthetize the koi for easier handling.

Gently Hold Open and Snip.
Hold, Snip, Remove.

Not necessarily for the squeamish but I think if you own koi you should own a microscope or at least know where to borrow one and how to use it.

Photographs by Thom Blishock
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