Reno Koi Micropsy Wet Lab with Dr. Erik Johnson
~Caution~ dissection photos included on other pages~Richard Mendes and Carlos Flannery recently attended a excellent seminar put on by Dr. Erick Johnson in Reno, Nv.
This wet-lab / introduction to fish health seminar was a 2 day event. The first day covered components of a balanced system, molecular components to the water cycling process, stressors of fish, identification of fish parasites under the microscope, symptoms of illness, and use of medications and salt. A slew of slides and a interactive question and answer forum accompanied this first presentation, leaving the attendees a sense of profound understanding and confident sense in the days information. The second day entailed a more hands on approach to better understanding of fish illness. A series of videos showing parasites that afflict our fish was shown. The videos help show what traits identify each specific creature by size, color, shape, and movement. After the vids, each attendee received a fish at their wet-lab station. A microscope, dissection tools, slides and cover slips were provided to scrap and scope, id parasites, perform IM and IP injections, anesthetize the fish, and lastly kill the fish and dissect to understand organ function and id within the fish. Dr. Erik's great sense of humor and vast knowledge made this seminar a MUST! I strongly recommend it!On with the Pictures!
Okay.. .okay... it's the typical OUT THE WINDOW TOURIST shot of the plane ride. This is a picture snapped coming into Reno from Phoenix. I'm sorry-- but living in San Antonio, Tx all my life.. I see any topography bigger than a FIRE ANT MOUND and I'm astonished! :)
Staying on the very most top floor of the CIRCUS CIRCUS (28f) afforded a pleasant view of the surrounding valley.
Get's better at night!