Help! White Lumps Spreading On Pectorial Fins.

[Tilapia-mariae]

Well I noticed 2-3 white lumps about a week and a half ago on my fishs' pectorial fins, had a good look at it today and its spreading and looks a little inflamed and with something white spreading. What the hell is it and how do I treat it ! Its swimming around fine, eating heaps as per usual and nothing else suspicious on its body/other fins.

Please help!

 

[matt87yi]

never seen that before but i hope it isnt Lymphocystis, cuz i know it looks similar to that...

Lymphocystis
Symptoms: Nodular white swellings (cauliflower) on fins or body.

Lymphocystis is a virus, and being a virus, it affects the cells of the fish. It usually manifests itself as abnormally large white lumps (cauliflower) on the fins or other parts of the body. It can be infectious, but is usually not fatal. Unfortunately there is no cure, but fortunately this is a rare disease. There are two suggested treatments. One treatment is to remove and destroy the infected fish as soon as possible. The other treatment is to simply separate the infected fish for several months and hope for remission, which usually does occur.