Cyst/Parasite?

[John.....]

Hi,one of my goldfish has developed some sort of
sore/cyst on his left side.It is red and looks like a burn
with a white ring round it.Anyone have any idea what this is
,and is there any cure?

Thanks.
John




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bacterial infection.
http://puregold.aquaria.net/pg/disease/disease.htm
EMERGENCY
1. check the water parameters: pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrates
2. do the fish physical
3. change some or all of the water, add 1 teaspoon salt per 5 gallons water
4. from the water parameters and physical decide on a course of action
5. if there is nothing specific, do the tub to tub method
feed antibiotic food.
http://puregold.aquaria.net/pg/disease/treatment/what1.htm#Antibiotics%20in%20food


"John....." > wrote:

>Hi,one of my goldfish has developed some sort of
>sore/cyst on his left side.It is red and looks like a burn
>with a white ring round it.Anyone have any idea what this is
>,and is there any cure?
>
>Thanks.
>John
>
>
>
>
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>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
>Version: 6.0.639 / Virus Database: 408 - Release Date: 22/03/04
>



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