What is this?

[2007PSanHa]

My goldfish has had thins thing in its head for about 6 months. I think its just where it hurt itself. What does everyone else think? Its hard to photograph as flotsam moves so quickly!

 

[fadetoblack06]

It almost looks like anchor worm to me. I can't tell 100% from pic but it looks like it.

 

[2007PSanHa]

OK! Guess that means I'll have to look into it!

 

[2007PSanHa]

Nope doesn't look much like anchor worm from web pics! Haven't seen any worms! Flotsam doesn't seem to have any scales in that place.

 

[jlk]

Its hard to tell from the pic but is what your referring to the lump area? Goldfish do develop benign tumors & this is likely what it is. As long as he is happy & active, I wouldnt be very concerned. If he is trying to rub/scratch it, then it may be a parasitic infection that needs to be addressed.

 

[2007PSanHa]

Yes! He is fine at the moment!

 

[pocket22]

He kinda looks preggers!

 

[emerald76]

He kinda looks preggers!

It's gravid not preggers or pregnant
Also males can't be gravid and it is very difficult to breed goldfish

 

[pocket22]

I know.

 

[2007PSanHa]

I don't know if it is a girl or a boy!

 

[pocket22]

If I had to say male or female, Id say male.