FranTom
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- Apr 28, 2013
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I'm back (previously posted about my 30g tank doing a mini cycle --- that has been resolved). Over a year ago my brother-in-law bought my 4 year old son a red cap fantail whom he named Tom. I unexpectantly fell in love with Tom. Tom now lives in a 30g tank with Francisco (calico fantail), 1 albino cory (Rosie), and 2 octocolus catfish (Emery & Maggie). All seem to be happy, active, friendly, eating, etc.
About three weeks ago Tom seemed to have a bit of a growth spurt. His overall size is bigger and his belly is bigger - always slightly bigger on his leg side than the right. About two weeks ago I notice two slight lumps on his belly on the left side - the lumps right next to each other. The lumps have since gotten a bit bigger. No loss of scales, bleeding, open wounds. No change in Tom's behavior.
After extensive online research I'm totally freaked out. Maybe it's an infection, parasite, bacterial, virus, tumor, etc. I've pretty much concluded its all and none of these. What to do? Seems like no matter what I read, it's never a nice outcome.
I have taken pics and included them. He's fast - so it's hard to get a clear pic. Plus, being white, it doesn't show well in pics. (And Francisco keeps photo bombing and I end up with his face front and center!) I will keep trying.
Thanks.
About three weeks ago Tom seemed to have a bit of a growth spurt. His overall size is bigger and his belly is bigger - always slightly bigger on his leg side than the right. About two weeks ago I notice two slight lumps on his belly on the left side - the lumps right next to each other. The lumps have since gotten a bit bigger. No loss of scales, bleeding, open wounds. No change in Tom's behavior.
After extensive online research I'm totally freaked out. Maybe it's an infection, parasite, bacterial, virus, tumor, etc. I've pretty much concluded its all and none of these. What to do? Seems like no matter what I read, it's never a nice outcome.
I have taken pics and included them. He's fast - so it's hard to get a clear pic. Plus, being white, it doesn't show well in pics. (And Francisco keeps photo bombing and I end up with his face front and center!) I will keep trying.
Thanks.