mygoldfishmylife 51 Posted December 25, 2017 * Test Results for the Following: * * Ammonia Level(Tank) 0 * * Nitrite Level(Tank)0 * * Nitrate level(Tank)20 * * Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) normal range * Other Required Info: * * Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? API test kit * * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? 55 gal, 4 years? * * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? 1- marineland 2-55/75 aqeuon * * How often do you change the water and how much? Once a week, ~90% * * How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? Two days, 90% * * How many fish in the tank and their size? 2 large * * What kind of water additives or conditioners? Prime * * What do you feed your fish and how often? Flakes, once a day * * Any new fish added to the tank? Yes, but it was a fish being quarantined bc he was sick, now I added him back to the main tank * * List entire medication/treatment history for fish and tank.Please include salt, Prazi, PP, etc and the approximate time and duration of treatment. Nothing as of the last 3 years or so * * Any unusual findings on the fish such as "grains of salt," bloody streaks, frayed fins or fungus? Bloody streaks, one red growth on top of head, one really big growth on the side of the body, has been growing for three months, kinda popping out and white (tumor????) * * Any unusual behavior like staying at the bottom, not eating, etc.? Eating very well and always asks for food, but sometimes sitting at the bottom but not often I was gone on vacation for two months and gave him to my friend in a 20 gallon tank (back when the other fish was quarantined), but kept the same filters and he was prompt w the water changes and feeding schedule, but he just noticed the bump growing. The bump looks white on the top. Is it contagious and should I quarantine him? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mygoldfishmylife 51 Posted December 25, 2017 This is what I read somewhere: "You will need to physically clean the ulcers on your fish using a solution of iodine or hydrogen peroxide on a Q-tip, and add an antibiotic compound to the water to eradicate the bacteria itself." I'm not sure if I should go about this since I have not done anything like this before! haha 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,340 Posted December 30, 2017 On December 25, 2017 at 10:22 AM, mygoldfishmylife said: This is what I read somewhere: "You will need to physically clean the ulcers on your fish using a solution of iodine or hydrogen peroxide on a Q-tip, and add an antibiotic compound to the water to eradicate the bacteria itself." I'm not sure if I should go about this since I have not done anything like this before! haha Is this a hard lump? or soft? Has anything oozed out of it? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnMichele 6,045 Posted January 2, 2018 How is your Goldfish doing? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mygoldfishmylife 51 Posted January 8, 2018 On 12/29/2017 at 10:21 PM, koko said: Is this a hard lump? or soft? Has anything oozed out of it? It's soft and cauliflower looking. Nothing oozing out 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,340 Posted January 8, 2018 15 hours ago, mygoldfishmylife said: It's soft and cauliflower looking. Nothing oozing out Sounds like it might be a tumor 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mygoldfishmylife 51 Posted January 8, 2018 Sounds like it might be a tumor How do I know if it’s benign or cancerous? Is there a way I can control it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koko 14,340 Posted January 8, 2018 11 minutes ago, mygoldfishmylife said: How do I know if it’s benign or cancerous? Is there a way I can control it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You would need to get a sample of it and give it to your vet. They should be able to tell with a microscope Most tumors would have to be removed or just let the fish be. I have a fish with two of them he's had it since he was very young and he's just fine 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mygoldfishmylife 51 Posted January 8, 2018 2 hours ago, koko said: You would need to get a sample of it and give it to your vet. They should be able to tell with a microscope Most tumors would have to be removed or just let the fish be. I have a fish with two of them he's had it since he was very young and he's just fine Gotcha... is it contagious in some way??? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aussieJJDude 122 Posted January 8, 2018 Gotcha... is it contagious in some way??? No, imagine it being like a tumor/cancer on an person... others arent going to catch it.Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
