What are these growths?

[rvadog]

Have you tested your water?

No

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

31-40%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every two weeks

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

Just came back from a week away and noticed this on my Pantsno cichlid had these growths around his eye. He's 4 years old, never had any major problems and otherwise seems healthy. Any ideas?

 

[Deadeye]

It could be due to lymphocytosis, or could be an injury that got infected.
What tankmates does it have? Any sharp objects?

 

[rvadog]

Silver dollars are the tank mates. Nothing sharp.

 

[kno4te]

Looks like lymphocystis.

 

[duanes]

Agree with the others, it looks like Lymph, and because it is a viral condition trying to use any meds is pointless-

 

[rvadog]

Looks like nothing to do but wait it out and decent chance it heals on it own. Correct?

 

[Deadeye]

Yes - lympho usually stops on its own given the root issue has been corrected for (usually an issue of diet, water quality, or some other stressor).