Lump on my fish

[Shope.hannah]

There is a small protrusion like lump on he back end of my platy. I can't get a great picture but will try to later. I have no idea what it could be. It's only on one side. It's small. And it is swimming and eating fine. Any suggestions?

 

[lyric112209]

I had something very similar on my platy...but it was by its head...it started out as a small lump and got bigger, acted fine for a long time...I just recently found it dead a few weeks ago...no idea what it was...

 

[Shope.hannah]

Well this is now making its scales protrude and looks a lot like something on the box of fungus medicine you get at the pet store. It shows different pictures of fungus and there are about 5 or so scales sticking out. What is this?

 

[CraigHarris13]

Does it kinda look like its causing a pine cone effect?

 

[Shope.hannah]

Sort of. It's not that pointy though. Yet. There are a few scales thought in a clump so that would make sense that that is what it's trying to do. Isn't that a form of fungus?

 

[Shope.hannah]

I've read about dropsy and it seems to be all over the fish? This is a spot about a centimeter if that. You can't see it when looking at it from above like dropsy is described. I can only tell when I look at it from that side. And that's only because I can see the difference in scales. Like a different texture.

 

[Miyavp]

He might be starting to dropsy. If your lucky and can get ahold of some meds you might be able to reverse it. Photos would really help though

 

[CraigHarris13]

Dropsy is typically signs of bad water conditions and honestly usually a sign of another disease you could do an Epsom salt dip and a large wc and treat with meds I believe clout is best for it

 

[Miyavp]

Dropsy is typically signs of bad water conditions and honestly usually a sign of another disease you could do an Epsom salt dip and a large wc and treat with meds I believe clout is best for it

Whats clout??

 

[CraigHarris13]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4724

Medicine

 

[Shope.hannah]

Okay. Yea it's only in a small spot so I'm hoping I can catch it early. I just did a large water change and had added salt just like I do every time. I will get some of that medicine tommoro

 

[Shope.hannah]

That link doesn't say anything about dropsy though. Will it still work?

 

[Miyavp]

I dont think thats used for treating dropsy....dropsy is an internal problem thus the medication must be given orally. I would suggest kanaplex by seachem. Its actually is used for treating dropsy.

 

[Miyavp]

http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/Focus.html

http://www.seachem.com/Products/product_pages/KanaPlex.html

These two together will allow you to make a medicated food to feed to your fish. I belive you can order both via amazon or dr.fostersandsmith. the epsom salt dip is a good idea though. It helps reduce bloating which causes organ damage.

 

[Shope.hannah]

Ok thanks so much!

 

[Miyavp]

No problem I've never used it for dropsy but I've treated columnaries with it and it worked like a charm. I'd really like to see some photos though if you could get any."

 

[Shope.hannah]

Ok in will try to soon. It's really hard to cause you can barely see it from the top and then the only othe way is from one side

 

[Miyavp]

To take photos I often had to hold my fish. I have large goldfish so maybe that was easier but maybe you could net them if there not too skittish or fast? Dont want to stress them out.

 

[Shope.hannah]

Yeah I would have to net him cause its a platy And a younger one at that. It's just hard to see but I will try hold on

 

[Shope.hannah]

Ok see what you can tell from these its the best I could get. Notice it's not even its stomach its more towards its tail but from above looks a lot like dropsy. Just can't see the details of the staggering fins from the pic