Bump on Banggai cardinalfish

[Brianbo]

Can anyone tell me what this bump is on the side of my cardinal. Thanks

 

[ryanjohn1]

Got any one in the tank who could be a bully?

 

[Brianbo]

Not that I know of, he's been in the tank for about a year or so with all the same fish.
Leopard wrasse
Blue spotted jaw
Pj cardinal
Anthias
Bristletooth
Zebra Barred Dartfish
Purple firefish
ruby red wrasse

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Not that I know of, he's been in the tank for about a year or so with all the same fish.
Leopard wrasse
Blue spotted jaw
Pj cardinal
Anthias
Bristletooth
Zebra Barred Dartfish
Purple firefish
ruby red wrasse

The picture isn’t super clear, but a tumor or an abscess are two possibilities. It is above the abdominal cavity so hopefully no internal organs are affected.

Jay

 

[vetteguy53081]

I’m thinking injury that has become infected or access also

 

[Brianbo]

The picture isn’t super clear, but a tumor or an abscess are two possibilities. It is above the abdominal cavity so hopefully no internal organs are affected.

Jay

Thats kinda what I was thinking, he's still swiming and eating good