Bumps round mouth
- Thread starter fishguy1978
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I can just barely make out the bump on the left side of his face, maybe try for another pic? MaybeFat Homer can help?
Is he eating?
I tried to catch a new pic last night when I caught him for isolation. Will try again this afternoon. He was pooping last night so that is a plus.
Hmmmm... not too sure what that is tbh, could be a bacterial infection or worse case scenario a type of tumor...
Im leaning more towards an infection myself based on the once a month water changes, which could have happened if the puffers got in a bit of a scrap between each other and water quality during that time deteriorated just enough causing the problem? Especially since they can be quite sensitive to any dips in water quality being scaless fish...
I also see that you said you’ve started a round of dosing meds already, so keep an eye on him and see how it goes...
as long as they are still eating and pooping okay that is a good sign but if it gets worse or conditions dont change i would probably quarantine the infected puffer for peace of mind and to prevent any further damage to that puffer or any others in the tank...
Im leaning more towards an infection myself based on the once a month water changes, which could have happened if the puffers got in a bit of a scrap between each other and water quality during that time deteriorated just enough causing the problem? Especially since they can be quite sensitive to any dips in water quality being scaless fish...
I also see that you said you’ve started a round of dosing meds already, so keep an eye on him and see how it goes...
as long as they are still eating and pooping okay that is a good sign but if it gets worse or conditions dont change i would probably quarantine the infected puffer for peace of mind and to prevent any further damage to that puffer or any others in the tank...
Quarantine has already been implemented per ruling government edict. Said individual has been restricted to private 5g residence until further notice.
thats good to hear, just see how your puffer goes with the treatment and make sure hes eating... because again being scaless fish they can also be quite sensitive to meds as well...
