Cyst on Knifefish

[Exoticfishmiami21]

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?

41-50%

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.

Hi everyone, my knifefish has a big white ball on his body, looks like a cyst. Has anyone seen this on a fish before? Thank you

 

[kno4te]

Could be a growth or infection. Id dose some triple sulfa with metro or maracyn2 with metro. Keep an eye on it and see how it goes.

 

[Exoticfishmiami21]

Could be a growth or infection. Id dose some triple sulfa with metro or maracyn2 with metro. Keep an eye on it and see how it goes.

Thank you so much! I used maracyn with metro and the growth is gone. Appreciate your help??