mikroll 236 Posted April 11, 2013 Mystery bump on side of redcap oranda . first noticed yesterday after last spawn session 3 days ago and thought it to be an injury from rough spawn play. but today it looks to be a small round white dot(growing ?) attached to, on or worse through scale and causing irritation to skin. there is also some slight sweeling at the wound site too , I think.. All other fish look fine . I do not think that I ever seen exactly this from any parasite that have in past attacked my fish such as anchor worm or worse but there are many hundreds of kinds . Now wish to ID this in order to decide upon if needed the correct treatment and welcome comments and ideas from all members. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted April 11, 2013 Michael, that looks like inflammation of the lateral line to me. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orandatchi 210 Posted April 11, 2013 Test Results for the Following: * Ammonia Level (tank): * Nitrite Level (tank) * Nitrate level (Tank) * Ammonia Level (Tap): * Nitrite Level (Tap) * Nitrate level (Tap) * Ph Level, (Tank) (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) * Ph Level, (Tap) (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines)Other Required Info: * Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? * What kind of water additives or conditioners? * Water temperature? * How often do you change the water and how much? * How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? * How many fish in the tank and their size? * What do you feed your fish and how often? * Any new fish added to the tank? * Any medications added to the tank? * List previous issues experienced (dropsy, SBD, etc.) * Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? * Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? * List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank. Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. * You can really help us to identify with the concern more accurately if you post some pictures and a short video. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenSpoiledRotten 6,786 Posted April 11, 2013 I agree with Alex. That definitely looks like a part of the lateral line is inflamed. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
