Red bump under scales

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newgirl

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My 4 inch comet goldfish has a red bump under his scales that is causing his scales to stick out a bit.

He seems fine otherwise - lively, eating fine. When I looked at it last night it looked like an injury pink with a red scratch through it but this morning it looks more red.

None of the others seem to be bothering him.

He is in a 90 gallon - ammonia 0, nitrites 0 - nitrates 20.

I added melafix last night (as supposed to be good with open sores/wounds) but all the goldfish went to the bottom of the tank and weren't looking very happy within 5 mins of adding it - so I did a 40% water change to remove some of it and they seemed to brighten up again.

Can't get pics he won't cooperate!

Any thoughts?
 
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