Lupin... i need help with my Goldie.. please

[Red Devil]

Just took the goldfish from the pond to basement pond for winter and this goldie has a 3/8 in diameter round, protruding up about 1/8 inch from body jelly like - the sore is same color as scales .. in two places.. what can i do to help it.. and if you could Identify the problem...thanks so much.... View attachment 418500
ps a couple other orange ones have it too...
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[Red Devil]

so what do you think

 

[~ocean]

It dosen't look good, but I'm not a goldfish expert, I can try to help but right now i'm as puzzled by the situation as you are!

 

[ucng]

add salt first and see if it goes away. 1 teaspoon every 5 gallons also up the temp to about 83

 

[Red Devil]

add salt first and see if it goes away. 1 teaspoon every 5 gallons also up the temp to about 83

thanks will do

 

[Lupin]

Liz, usually, a bump or lump that suddenly appears, is an infection particularly a bacterial infection. In this case, the fish must be isolated immediately and away from other fish that may not be infected yet. The pus may burst itself like a boil but do not attempt to squeeze them yourself as it is fatal to fish. It is difficult to say which of the two bacterial infections may be involved, columnaris or aeromonas although both are gram-negative bacteria. A combination of Maracyn and Maracyn 2 may help prevent this or tetracycline if your pH is no higher than 7.6.

 

[Red Devil]

thank you for great advice.. that is what we will do .. appreciate it very much,.. what about the salt.. does that add any benefits..?

 

[X-Tank]

Looks like pox viral infection.

 

[Red Devil]

lupin should i add a heater.. making the water warm while treating..

 

[Lupin]

Yes, a heater should be added, Liz. As for salt, I'd use it if the pus burst.