1 Introduction Singapore is one of the main exporters of aquarium fishes. Among the many varieties of fishes exported is the guppy poecilia reticulate which has a tendency to be attacked by parasites which often manifests itself as white spots on the fish 1 Introduction Singapore is one of the main exporters of aquarium fishes. Among the many varieties of fishes exported is the guppy poecilia reticulate which has a tendency to be attacked by parasites which often manifests itself as white spots on the fish