Large white dot on Skirt Tetra

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AaronBurr

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Hey Guys,

One of my skirt tetras has develop a large white dot on a back fin, and I think I can see a vein in it (or something red)? As of this morning it appears to have a second one. I've attached a pic, sorry for the fuzzy quality.

It's to large for ich, and doesn't look fuzzy like a fungi would. Any ideas? Any recommended treatments? Thanks in advance!

Tank Peramiters:
Temp: 75 Deg
Ph: 7.0
Ammona: 0 (Though I did deal with a v high spike maybe a month ago)
Nitrate: 0
Nitrite: < 1.0 ppm

Tank Mates: (Currently alone in QT)
 

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looks like lymphocytes I suggest keeping the water parameters stable. Also keep water in pristine condition.
 
+ 1 ^ looks like it might be the beginning of a Lymphocystis outbreak. No meds for a virus. Usually not fatal, mildly contagious.
Fish's own immune system might eventually
Take care of the problem.
 
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