losthaplot Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 this has doubled is size over night. started with one pustule and now has several. been treating with melafix. added a bit of extra salt to water. did 3/4 tank change, filter clean. i don't know what it is or how else to treat it. any help would be most appreciated. i have uploaded three photos on this web site below thankyou Deb http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff290/l...k%20red%20fish/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPM1976 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Cleaning the filter and changing water a the same time is no good, kills all the bacteria.Looks like a tumor to me, probably uncurable.I'd try salt with an anti biotic, see if it helps, if not euthanase the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4G13M4N Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 It does look like a tumor to me as well (pics are not conclusive though), salt and anti biotic may help. Some fish can live for quite some time with tumors, only way to be 100% would be to consult a vet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losthaplot Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 It does look like a tumor to me as well (pics are not conclusive though), salt and anti biotic may help. Some fish can live for quite some time with tumors, only way to be 100% would be to consult a vet thankyou both for you advise. i clean the ilter using only tank water. i will start anti biotic n let you know how things work out. she is my mums fish n mum is so sad. thanks agian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leone Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I would be tempted to quaranteen the fish too.. cheers L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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