Sick fish?? tumor ?/

[Mueses234523 0]

Hey, everyone, I hope all is well I have this Feeder goldfish that has now grown rather large, I have noticed a large white bump on its dorsal fin, and it has become rather lethargic the last couple of days , so I wanted to know if anyone could help, I've attached some pictures below

 

https://www.flickr.com/photos/148233809@N04/shares/yiM3SW

Edited April 1, 2017 by Mueses234523
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[shakaho 6,312]

 

Welcome to Kokos!

I don't see any pictures.  You have to upload your pictures to a host like Photobucket, and then can copy and paste them into your post.

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Please copy & paste fill the following form and fill it out to the best of your ability when requesting help for Goldfish Problems:

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? * Water temperature? * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? * 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? * How many fish in the tank and their size? * What kind of water additives or conditioners? * What do you feed your fish and how often? * Any new fish added to the tank? * Any medications added to the tank? * List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank.Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. * 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.?

[DawnMichele 6,045]

Welcome to Kokos. Hope your Goldfish feels better.

Edited April 1, 2017 by DawnMichele

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g2 by jimmy MUESES, on Flickr

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g1 by jimmy MUESES, on Flickr

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g3 by jimmy MUESES, on Flickr

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g4 by jimmy MUESES, on Flickr

[LongfellowMN 1]

I had an issue with strange zits, sores and tumors- and found out my water is too soft.  I'd suggest raising your KH and GH parameters, this helped me.  Goldfish require quite hard water with a high mineral count, something that is not typically discussed.  I have a cichlid tank and use that buffer and cichlid salt for my goldfish tank- at the same parameters directed for cichlids.  Do this gradually to acclimate the fish,  good luck. This is preventative- not a cure.

[shakaho 6,312]

Welcome to Kokos, Longfellow.

One this forum, we do not attempt any diagnosis without the form filled out.  Read this,  please.

I have never found any research supporting the idea that goldfish "require" hard water.  If you have such, please provide a link to it.  Goldfish can certainly tolerate hard water.