Bubble growing on clowfish head

[NeptuneRjo]

I took a close look at my clowns while feeding this evening and noticed a strange bubble growing on the band behind its eyes. It's transparent and larger than its eye. I haven't noticed any aggression between the two and everyone else is happy and healthy. Thoughts?

 

[NeptuneRjo]

I took a close look at my clowns while feeding this evening and noticed a strange bubble growing on the band behind its eyes. It's transparent and larger than its eye. I haven't noticed any aggression between the two and everyone else is happy and healthy. Thoughts?

The gill on the same side as the bubble seems to be slightly bent inwards, almost if squared

 

[Big G]

The same virus that is responsible for Lymphocystis, can be the underlying cause of Popeye. The bubble looks almost like the bubble you can see with Popeye. If that is what we are seeing, there is not much you can do other than to keep the fish in pristine water and feed a wide variety of healthy foods to support the fish's immune system.

 

[NeptuneRjo]

The same virus that is responsible for Lymphocystis, can be the underlying cause of Popeye. The bubble looks almost like the bubble you can see with Popeye. If that is what we are seeing, there is not much you can do other than to keep the fish in pristine water and feed a wide variety of healthy foods to support the fish's immune system.

It may be popeye, but it doesnt seem that way. The bubble itself is on the center of the white band on his head, and seems to be like a transparent cyst.

 

[NeptuneRjo]

 

[Big G]

It may be popeye, but it doesnt seem that way. The bubble itself is on the center of the white band on his head, and seems to be like a transparent cyst.

Cysts can be problematic. They contain thousands of parasitic spores that can be released into the tank and possibly infecting other fish. Best to move the fish to a hospital tank and observe the progress of the cyst.

 

[NeptuneRjo]

Cysts can be problematic. They contain thousands of parasitic spores that can be released into the tank and possibly infecting other fish. Best to move the fish to a hospital tank and observe the progress of the cyst.

Cyst may have been the incorrect term, it's more like a clear bubble