[ScoobyDoo27]

Hi, I have a 75 gallon tank and just recently noticed a pretty decent sized pink bubble growing on the bottom side of my white tail acei. I haven't noticed it up until recently so I'm guessing it's something that has grow relatively fast. Is this something that can be fixed? Do I need to worry about it spreading to the other fish?

I have attached a picture of what it looks like. Thanks for your help.

 

[Deeda]

Does it appear to be coming from the anus area of the fish? If so it may be anal prolapse, move the fish to a hospital tank of sufficient size and treat with Epsom salt 1 tablespoon per 5G of water, dissolve the solution in a separate container and add slowly over a few hours.

 

[ScoobyDoo27]

Yes, it's definitely coming from that area. I let my in-laws use my second tank for their fish as I never used it. Would it be ok to treat the whole tank with epsom salt?

 

[Deeda]

I don't think it will hurt anything though it does raise the hardness (GH) a bit. If you have a plastic tote or similar long container you could use that also as long as you can maintain the temperature and have a filter.

 

[ScoobyDoo27]

Thanks for your help. I'm going to have to just do it in the main tank.