Diagnostic Help Please.
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Dolelo96
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Looks like It could be lymphocystis. Let’s see if we can get some more experience here. #reefsquad
Big G
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Are the patches fibrous, cottony or cauliflower looking in texture? If so, they probably are Lymphocystis. Very common on CBBs. Usually a harmless virus. Adding Beta Glucan to food has helped.
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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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Are the patches fibrous, cottony or cauliflower looking in texture? If so, they probably are Lymphocystis. Very common on CBBs. Usually a harmless virus. Adding Beta Glucan to food has helped.
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...
That was my first thought, but I'm just not completely sure. They are fibrous in appearance, but the way the two "sqaures" have appeared only there seems strange. Not an expert though, but have seen it on another CBB of mine many years ago. This looks different.
Big G
captain dunsel
There's quite a bit of variability in the way Lympho presents. Usually it is small spots on the fins, but it can present anywhere on fish. But your observation of "fibrous" is probably a good thing. Tumors and cysts are usually smooth and bulbous looking.
