Young firemouth developed white bump front face?

[teqvet]

Ok so this is the weirdest thing. I haven't been able to get a solid pic and the pics I did get were of such crap quality you couldn't make it out anyways so I'm asking in the meantime to get any possible idea.

This firemouth (about 1") in question has a small, rounded white dot slightly elevated off the skin right smack dab in the middle of his face, between his mouth and eyes. I swear it could almost be a nose if it weren't for the fact it's so white and clearly has no place on the fish. I initially thought it was a spec of food that had landed just right but that's been 2-3 days ago now. I then thought that maybe he was ain a fight but I don't think that's a real possibility because even though there are escondido's in there, they are all too small to really be hurting each other yet, not to mention I have seen no aggression on anyones part yet.

This white dot/bump has been there for a few days now and doesn't seem to be getting worse but it's nt going away either. Does this sound familiar at all to anyone? I'll be trying to get better pics tomorrow but don't count on it. if someone can go off the info given with even general ideas on what to look or read up on that would be awesome. If it doesn't sound familiar at all, don't sweat it.

thanks.

 

[bigdaddy]

mybe the hole in the head disease
Hole in the head disease is a fairly common disease of freshwater fish that primarily affects cichlids, discus, and oscars. Another common name for this disease is Freshwater Head and Lateral Line Erosion (FHLLE). There are several suspected causes of this disease, and while it can be fatal, if treated early, most fish can survive. The holes will have a white fluffy or furryness to it.

Because there may be multiple causes of this disease, the treatment usually consists of taking a multi-faceted approach. The goal is to rid the fish of Hexamita, improve water quality, and improve vitamin/mineral supplementation and nutrition.
A common treatment for infection with Hexamita includes the addition of the antibiotic metronidazole to the treatment tank housing the infected fish. Water quality must be closely watched, and the water quality adjusted to the exact standards required for the fish. Improving nutrition by adding fresh or frozen meaty foods or vegetables in the form of seaweed strips or lightly steamed broccoli may help. Make sure to target the nutrition to the species you are treating. For example, some cichlids are primarily vegetarians, whereas oscars are carnivores. In cases where secondary bacterial infections are present, additional antibiotics such as Maracyn, Kanacyn, or Furan may be needed. When treating this or any disease, try to use a separate treatment tank and treat as soon as the first symptoms appear.

or it could be a form of ick
wich all you do i go to a fish store and buy a bottle of ickaway

 

[Pyramid_Party]

Could be a skin parasite. Not ich or HITH. The description doesnt suggest either of those, atleast not yet.

 

[Modest_Man]

Look into Lymphocystis. Without a photo, let alone a swab and a microscope it's going to be like finding a needle in a haystack to ID what the issue is.

 

[teqvet]

I do not think it's ICH or HITH. Water parameters are great and I do a 45% every 5 day days, so HITH should be a non issue. ICH doesn't do well at warmer temps and I keep the tank at 81-82*. It's definitely different. I'd really thought he'd been in a fight and someone had got his snout there but I just can't see anyone being big enough to do that.

Look into Lymphocystis. Without a photo, let alone a swab and a microscope it's going to be like finding a needle in a haystack to ID what the issue is.

I agree it's going to be difficult without a photo. Doing the best I can to get a good one, but the camera I currently have just does not do great close up shots of fish, specially these fast little guys.