Weird white bump in Oscar mouth???

[Stewey]

I posted this in the disease form but didn't get much feedback, so I thought I would post here.....

I have about a 5" Oscar that acts very healthy. Active swimmer and excellent appetite. For the past couple months I have seen this white bump looking thing just inside his mouth. It kind if looks like a tooth. I will add some pictures but have no idea whether I should be concerned.


Thank you

 

[Fat Homer]

Dont quote me on this as im no expert in diseases for fish, but looks like it could possibly be cotton mouth fungus?

 

[kno4te]

It does look like fungus but is the mouth always like that? Could be a malformed version of duck lips. Try some kanamycin/furan2 and salt 1 tsp per g. Will ask duanes as he’s seen lots of it.

 

[philipraposo1982]

I definitely would not does those meds without knowing for sure what your dealing with. They are heavy hitters and are not ment to be used in that manner.

 

[troublesum]

What is your substrate? if its gravel could just be a callus from moving rocks around Os love to dig

 

[Stephen St.Clair]

Since the growth has been visible for months, probably can rule out a bacterial infection or a fungus. It's more likely a genetic flaw, or possibly a viral growth. Either way likely nothing to worry about.