What's the white lump on Big Bob's fin ?

[Alan Silver]

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

--
Alan Silver
PSG Fish Tanks - http://fish.alansilver.co.uk/


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[Geezer From The Freezer]

Alan Silver wrote:
>
> 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
>


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!

[Alan Silver]

>> 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
>
>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!

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.

--
Alan Silver
PSG Fish Tanks - http://fish.alansilver.co.uk/
(anything added below this line is nothing to do with me)


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[Geezer From The Freezer]

Alan Silver wrote:

> 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.
>

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.

[Lilly]

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 > 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.
> 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.

[Brother Numepsy]

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.

"Alan Silver" > wrote in message
...
> 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
>
> --
> Alan Silver
> PSG Fish Tanks - http://fish.alansilver.co.uk/
>
>
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