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Pet Forum / Aquaria / Cichlids / August 2004What's the white lump on Big Bob's fin ?
Hello, One of our fish has developed a white lump on a fin. It doesn't seem to bother the fish, but I would like to know what it is and if I should do anything about it. Please have a look at :- http://fish.alansilver.co.uk/Mark3/Gallery/040816BigBob/ and let me know what you think. TIA  SignatureAlan Silver PSG Fish Tanks - http://fish.alansilver.co.uk/ > Hello, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > and let me know what you think. TIA Hard to tell - it could be a parasite or a fungus....have you taken him out and given him a salt dip to see if whatever it is falls off. I would, but before hand get him out the water and inspect it first! >> One of our fish has developed a white lump on a fin. It doesn't seem to >> bother the fish, but I would like to know what it is and if I should do [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >hand get >him out the water and inspect it first! I haven't done anything with him yet. The thought of trying to get him out of the water is a little daunting !! He's a perky fellow !! Assuming I can catch him, what concentration of salt, and for how long ? Also, do I need to worry about the hardness and pH of the water for the (presumably) short duration of the dip ? Our water is soft and neutral out of the tap, whereas the tank water is hard and alkaline. Thanx for the reply. SignatureAlan Silver PSG Fish Tanks - http://fish.alansilver.co.uk/ (anything added below this line is nothing to do with me) > I haven't done anything with him yet. The thought of trying to get him > out of the water is a little daunting !! He's a perky fellow !! [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > (presumably) short duration of the dip ? Our water is soft and neutral > out of the tap, whereas the tank water is hard and alkaline. Use the tank water....in a tub or CLEAN bucket....if its a parasite just get some tweezers and gently pull it off. Salt dip solution....you could try 10 tablespoons per gallon for about 3% solution and just dip for as long as your fish is not stressed too much (he will stress a bit) Others here may have different suggestions. Alternately you can try swabbing the affected area with some hydrogen peroxide and see if it goes away. If you can, a wet towel helps reduce stress. Be quick. Don't leave the fish out of water for more than 30 or 40 seconds. Less harsh for the fish than a salt dip. Lilly Geezer From The Freezer <Geezer@Freezer.com> wrote in message news: > Use the tank water....in a tub or CLEAN bucket....if its a parasite just > get some tweezers and gently pull it off. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > bit) > Others here may have different suggestions. Absolutely, it is probably a fungal infection. I use Tank Buddies Fungus Clear; but there are allot of things on the market. I would isolate the fish to a sick tank and put him through several fungal treatments (two with Tank Buddies). I would treat the main tank once if the other fish show no signs of infection. Get some fresh water salt and add about 1 tsp per gallon. This will also help get rid of the fungus and strengthen the fishes immune system. > Hello, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > and let me know what you think. TIA |
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