blue tinge

blue tinge
irritation of fish skin causing excess production of mucus giving the fish a pale blue colour, especially when viewed from above in the water. Particularly associated with the parasite Costia. Can also be brought on by malnutrition, especially a lack of biotin in the diet

Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.

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