Spots inside of fish..

[MFM]

Hello, I recently noticed my Geo Surinamensis has what looks to be spots on the inside of the fish. When insider the light at certain angles it is much easier to see. I was curious if anyone could help identify what this could be and a way to treat it? Here are a few pictures to easier explain:

 

[Tobiassorensen]

Well i cant answer your question but what the hell is it on the base of its tailfin?

 

[MFM]

Well i cant answer your question but what the hell is it on the base of its tailfin?

Looks the same as whatever is inside the fish... about the size of sesame seeds.

 

[Tobiassorensen]

Hey fellas RD. kno4te duanes what to do?

Wait until these guys chime in. They are solid advicegivers on meds and cichlids

 

[twentyleagues]

I have never seen it but looks like what is described as black spot disease. Its caused by a larval stage of a parasite that is typically passed on to or from birds....I cant remember. Maybe one of the other guys called on above will say for sure.

 

[kno4te]

Seen something a few years ago on a similar fish from a member here, believe it was a bulkhead catfish. Suspected parasite/nematode egg in the fish’s body. Not sure what was the outcome of th fish. Think then it was suggested and i suggest now too....was several rounds(3) of levamisole. Can u get a real close of the spots? Hope it gets better.

 

[RD.]

Regarding the spots, this may be what your fish has.

Wild caught snail tank safe?

I think I found a Chinese mystery snail, in a near by pond. Given that this is an invasive species I took it home. It's in a bucket of tank water now to purge a bit. I'm wondering if there is any harm in putting in my aquarium? Any known diseases or parasites I should be worried about?

www.monsterfishkeepers.com

The white lump at the base of the tail fin appears to possibly be lymphocystis. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa181

 

[adamsfishes]

If there are other fish in that tank, I'd remove it immediately.

 

[kno4te]

Regarding the spots, this may be what your fish has.

Wild caught snail tank safe?

I think I found a Chinese mystery snail, in a near by pond. Given that this is an invasive species I took it home. It's in a bucket of tank water now to purge a bit. I'm wondering if there is any harm in putting in my aquarium? Any known diseases or parasites I should be worried about?

www.monsterfishkeepers.com

The white lump at the base of the tail fin appears to possibly be lymphocystis. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa181

Agree with RD about the tail spot.

 

[MFM]

Thanks for the advice everyone.. I think I’ll remove the two Geo Surinamensis from the tank and into a 30g I can setup quickly to see how it plays out. They’ve been with the other fish for well over a month but I can’t see signs of anything on the other fish. They were recently moved into the 75g which could be the stressor.