Copperband Butterfly with an infection? Help?

[Crystal.Clear]

Is that any problem with my copperband mouth? She eats a-lot and so hyper but not sure whats wrong with her mouth.
Any idea?

 

[Big G]

It's lymphocystis. It's a usually harmless virus unless it interferes with eating or breathing. The presentation of the virus suggests the fish's immune system is under some stress. Could be food, water quality, stress, illness, etc.

Providing pristine water quality, wide variety of foods + vitamins (highly suggest Beta Glucan), low stress, etc. will go a long way toward addressing the condition.

Beta-glucan as an Immune Stimulant in Marine Aquaria

By Christine Williams Inevitably as reefkeepers we do things that stress our fish and invertebrates: bringing new animals in, moving them from tank to tank,

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Lymphocystis

Lymphocystis What You Need To Know: * This is a virus that many fish carry for life. The white nodules (cauliflower-like growths) can grow both externally and internally; so symptoms are not always visible. * There is no known cure for Lympho. However, feeding vitamin-enriched foods and...

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[ReefHomieJon]

What does your copperband eat?