Foxface with a growth/tumor under chin?

[haleyf1024]

The foxface in our display tank has began growing a bump under his face. He is eating well, and it doesn't seem to bother him. It is the same metallic white color as his markings, so it doesn't seem to be lympho from what I was seeing online. Anyone have any ideas or seen this before? He's been here 5 years and never had any issues.

 

[melypr1985]

It's not lymph... you got that right. Gas bubble maybe? Some type of infection? We'll need to get @Humblefish 's attention for this one.

 

[Humblefish]

Does it appear to be an external growth or something under the skin? Looks sorta like a tumor to me.

 

[haleyf1024]

Appears to be completely under his skin. The bump is the same metallic white color of his other scales, so it appears that this...thing... hasn't broken skin. It's taken about 4-5 days to get this size.

 

[4FordFamily]

Can a fish have an abscess?

 

[Humblefish]

Can fish have an abscess?

Yes, that is entirely possible as well.

 

[Lsweeney134]

Mine has a growth on his top fin. It looks like it has ruptured. Anyone have any idea how to treat it?

 

[GrampaFish]

Any update on this lump growth? Mine is now experiencing the same thing. Good water quality, go added wish, just went to feed tonight and there is a lump