Is Luther Sick?

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Just on a remote chance - have you been able to look inside his mouth for any signs of growth, from thyroid, or cancerous growths/tumours? I've seen this a few times over the years, if thyroid related it can typically be cleared up when supplemented with iodine.

Tumor in mouth of giant goby

Any advice is appreciated. My Giant goby stopped eating last week, I thought it odd but my bichirs occasional fast. Today when I was looking at him I saw that he has a giant fleshy Tumour in his mouth. See pics below. I am at a loss, he is a magnificent fish and I hate to lose him, nor...
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It just seems like this is something more than just a HITH issue.
 
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RD. said:
Just on a remote chance - have you been able to look inside his mouth for any signs of growth, from thyroid, or cancerous growths/tumours? I've seen this a few times over the years, if thyroid related it can typically be cleared up when supplemented with iodine.

Tumor in mouth of giant goby

Any advice is appreciated. My Giant goby stopped eating last week, I thought it odd but my bichirs occasional fast. Today when I was looking at him I saw that he has a giant fleshy Tumour in his mouth. See pics below. I am at a loss, he is a magnificent fish and I hate to lose him, nor...
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It just seems like this is something more than just a HITH issue.
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From what I can see there is nothing obstructing. No tumor. Thought has crossed my mind.
 
Alright man, good luck with him. Hopefully he bounces back to his former self soon.
 
RD. said:
Just on a remote chance - have you been able to look inside his mouth for any signs of growth, from thyroid, or cancerous growths/tumours? I've seen this a few times over the years, if thyroid related it can typically be cleared up when supplemented with iodine.

Tumor in mouth of giant goby

Any advice is appreciated. My Giant goby stopped eating last week, I thought it odd but my bichirs occasional fast. Today when I was looking at him I saw that he has a giant fleshy Tumour in his mouth. See pics below. I am at a loss, he is a magnificent fish and I hate to lose him, nor...
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It just seems like this is something more than just a HITH issue.
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One of my f1 Broko has a growth in its mouth, it has stayed small and never gets a large belly like the other bass doesn’t eat as much. Other than that he hangs with the larger fish one of the most territorial bass I have guards his staked spot fiercely.
 
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Thanks everybody. I know this is a tough one. I checked the nitrates (among other things). Pretty low at about 5 -10. I will let the fish be until Thursday. Then do maintenance. We shall see what happens.
Merry Christmas.
 
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Did 40% water change and cleaning yesterday. Did not add any salt. Didn't feed the fish.
Today Luther came to top quickly during feeding. Same old thing. Wouldn't eat. Theo was ravenous. Even ate a blackworm cube intended for oscar.
Luther has been sort of interested in the 5" jurupari lately so I got some feeders. Theo ate 6 and Luther ate 4.
Will monitor.
BTW Theo has eaten some feeders before when Luther was ill. She has been ravenous ever since. Hopefully will see this with Luther.
 
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LBDave said:
Update:
Did 40% water change and cleaning yesterday. Did not add any salt. Didn't feed the fish.
Today Luther came to top quickly during feeding. Same old thing. Wouldn't eat. Theo was ravenous. Even ate a blackworm cube intended for oscar.
Luther has been sort of interested in the 5" jurupari lately so I got some feeders. Theo ate 6 and Luther ate 4.
Will monitor.
BTW Theo has eaten some feeders before when Luther was ill. She has been ravenous ever since. Hopefully will see this with Luther.
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Have you tried frozen whole smelt with Luther?
 
tcav88 said:
Have you tried frozen whole smelt with Luther?
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No I haven't.
Actually did feed him feeders again yesterday (I know its sort of russian roulette). Also with some VitaChem.
I am feeding freeze dried shrimp and hikari sticks. He mouths them a bit but wont eat. But now notice if I leave some at the top of tank Theo will come back and eat the. Have not seen with Luther. He is still getting back up to snuff. Only eats 2 to 3 feeders. Theo gorges on the rest.
Current plan is to get him back up to snuff with feeders and viatchem weekly. Then after I feel the time is right wean them both to sticks.
Which is really weird. He used to eat everything and anything.
I personally think he has some internal stomach or intestinal problem. Hoping it is something that can heal.
He is looking good and have seen no flashing for about a week. Also removed oscars from the tank so there is no chance of tankmate stress. Just him and Theo.
 
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