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    Large growth burst on fish

    Like all children, they just don't like eating their veg, my dogs love veg though:ermm: I, again cleaned my main tank, added new planets and introduced the 2 little guys to the main tank. As per advice I ordered a test kit, Sera and Hikari fish food and better quality additives. This thread...
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    Large growth burst on fish

    I decided to euthanise the fish, she was becoming stressed, and swimming off balance. New growths were appearing and the old ones are getting larger. Not fair on her after 7 years, a real sweetheart but obviously in discomfort. Thanks for the advise jlk. Vik
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    Large growth burst on fish

    Getting worse Problem is that new growths are appearing bigger, one on the tail, one, a vertical long one between the popped growth and the new tail growth and a new one seems to be manifesting on the other side towards the tail shi Fish Photos by viktorkay | Photobucket She has had the two...
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    Large growth burst on fish

    Ordered a multi test kit, higher grade food that is rich in garlic and veg content. Yesterday after 3 hours of cleaning and setting up without anti algae add in , the main tank has been fully cleaned leaving the 2 healthy fish, the infected fish is enjoying me time in a second tank, while the 2...
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    Large growth burst on fish

    Thanks for your speedy reply. Not sure about the test results as I usually take a sample to the shop once every 4-5 weeks. Never had major issues, rarely small offset from ave test score. I've had this set up for 8 years, fish seem relaxed, the big 1 for 8 years. the other 2 ( inc the viral cyst...
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    Large growth burst on fish

    The growth that burst is slowly falling apart, she seems fine, but it looks bad, not sure if I should let her be?
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    Large growth burst on fish

    I've had her for 7 years, about a year ago she started with 2 small lumps, past 4, 5 months 2 more growths, with the original 2 growing to the current size. 3 months ago I showed pictures to the local shop, the staffer side they look like tumors and not to worry as long as the fish acts healthy...
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