BUMP ON DAMSEL

[jonnythekid]

might be kind of hard to see but my damsel has a whitr bump on its head is it possible he bumped into something? hes active and eating

 

[TimReef]

Can you try and get a better picture?

 

[Humblefish]

Hard to say without a better pic; but from what I can see it just looks like a bump or scratch.

 

[jonnythekid]

Hard to say without a better pic; but from what I can see it just looks like a bump or scratch.

 

[Humblefish]

That looks like it's getting worse. Could be Lymphocystis or possibly a bacterial infection.

I'm guessing the latter as it would be usual for a damsel to get Lympho. But check out the pics in the blue link above and let me know what you think.

 

[jonnythekid]

That looks like it's getting worse. Could be Lymphocystis or possibly a bacterial infection.

I'm guessing the latter as it would be usual for a damsel to get Lympho. But check out the pics in the blue link above and let me know what you think.

okay thanks yeah im starting to think its a bacterial infection. do you think its contagious or does it just depend on the type of infection?

 

[Humblefish]

okay thanks yeah im starting to think its a bacterial infection. do you think its contagious or does it just depend on the type of infection?

Depends on the type of infection (gram positive vs. gram negative), and also the health of your other fishes immune systems.

 

[jonnythekid]

Depends on the type of infection (gram positive vs. gram negative), and also the health of your other fishes immune systems.

okay sounds good. i have him in QT any recommendations for medication? kind of new to this

 

[melypr1985]

okay sounds good. i have him in QT any recommendations for medication? kind of new to this

You'll want a broad spectrum antibiotic for an infection. Kanaplex and/or furan2 are good ones to start with and are usually easy to get. You can combine those two along with metroplex for a very wide spectrum if one isn't getting the job done.

 

[jonnythekid]

You'll want a broad spectrum antibiotic for an infection. Kanaplex and/or furan2 are good ones to start with and are usually easy to get. You can combine those two along with metroplex for a very wide spectrum if one isn't getting the job done.

what is the routine for water changes while using these?

 

[melypr1985]

what is the routine for water changes while using these?

They should be dosed every 48 hours right after a water change each time. Do this for a minimum of ten days.

 

[jonnythekid]

They should be dosed every 48 hours right after a water change each time. Do this for a minimum of ten days.

okay thanks ill update it works out