Growth on pleco

alexp11

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Noticed this yesterday when feeding, it seems to have a growth near its fin on the underside. I posted in the health forum yesterday and haven’t got any responses but thought I might have more luck here.

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Give it some time, not everyone knows the answer, I’ll @ someone who knows their diseases.
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Hard to make out. I’d try dosing some paragaurd and keep an eye out.
 
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alexp11

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Paraguard will be here tomorrow. Getting worse quickly, wasn’t able to get any at any local stores due to work hours. Hopefully it will help clear things up quickly.

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