Selected Diseases Of Pet And Ornamental Fish: Their Detection, Identification, And Management     Emmett B. Shotts     Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology ; College of Veterinary Medicine,  University of Georgia; Athens, GA       The variety of fish health problems (infectious and non infectous) present an ever elusive array of clinical puzzles to solve. The investigative approach and most importantlyan open and objective assessment of the clinical stiuation is essential. The wide number of species and varieties of ornamental fish and their varying response to disease agents,water qualities, and management make each investigation a challenge. Diseases caused by members of the bacterial genera Flavobacterium, Aeromonas, Edwardsiella, Vibrio, Streptococcus, and Mycobacterium often compounded by cryptic viruses add to the myriad of signs seen in diseased fish. Correction of these conditions may vary greatly and include nutritional supplements, temperature changes to the use of antimicrobics.This presentation will consider some of these problems with the aim of enhancing the knowledge of the fish health specialist in their quest to understand and correct disease conditions of pet fish.