[zazz]

as far as i can recall this thing seemed to have developed overnight... i thought it might be an infected wound or a tumor but it just looks so odd like its a big blister underneath the scales with this red cauliflower growth emerging from the middle of it like a flower!!!! bizarre

the fish itself seems healthy enough otherwise

 

[triscuit]

Nope- not a tumor. My first guess is a severely infected wound, second guess is a parasitic infection. Either way, he should be treated.

Start with clean water and antibioitics- Maracyn I and II commonly available and would cover a broad spectrum of potential bacteria. Something like Fish Mox is cheaper but may not be as effective- I really don't know.

Clean water is just as important as the drugs- I suggest replacing 30% today and 30% tomorrow.

 

[zazz]

thanks :thumb:

 

[mlancaster]

Hi zazz,

When doing some research about one of my own cichlid’s disease I came across this website:

http://www.fishyfarmacy.com/fish_diseases/fins.html

Perhaps this will help with your diagnosis.

Thanks,
Matt

 

[zazz]

well from that site it seems to point to "Lymphocystis virus" which has no known cure.. sure looks similar.

 

[Robin]

well from that site it seems to point to "Lymphocystis virus" which has no known cure.. sure looks similar.

I thought the same thing zazz but from what I've read of this virus it develops over time. I think you should proceed on as triscuit has advised--infection most likely.

Robin

 

[zazz]

well i have him in isolation with meds and it seems to easing off... so hopefully it will heal and fall off.

 

[triscuit]

well i have him in isolation with meds and it seems to easing off... so hopefully it will heal and fall off.

I'm glad he's still doing okay- what meds did you decide to use?

 

[zazz]

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