Tumor and/or Parasites on African Knifefish

[SpecialKay]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

20

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

71-80%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

I noticed one of my African Brown Knifefish has developed a strange bump on one side of it's stomach, and a thin white string on the other side. I have attached some pictures.

 

[kno4te]

Think you gotta net it and take some pics up close.

 

[SpecialKay]

Think you gotta net it and take some pics up close.

Ok, I'll do that tonight.

 

[SpecialKay]

Think you gotta net it and take some pics up close.

Here are the photos. The first one is the strange lump, the second is the small white string. Can't really see the string, it seems to have shrunk.

 

[kno4te]

Hard to make out. Sounds like an anchor worm. I’d try and reverting and pulling it out next time.