Goby with a ballooned lump

[Jasongtr]

We have a pink spot goby, been acting and eating normally and noticed this large ballooned area on his side, any ideas? Is he doomed?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Unfortunately, because it is internal, you won't be able to do anything for it. When the swelling is equal on both sides, it could be constipation, and that can sometimes clear itself. I don't see how a swelling on just one side could be constipation, but maybe? Other possibilities include a tumor (but you would have seen that grow gradually) or some sort of abscess.

Jay

 

[Jasongtr]

Unfortunately, because it is internal, you won't be able to do anything for it. When the swelling is equal on both sides, it could be constipation, and that can sometimes clear itself. I don't see how a swelling on just one side could be constipation, but maybe? Other possibilities include a tumor (but you would have seen that grow gradually) or some sort of abscess.

Jay

Ah ok, its a bit on the other side but nowhere near like this, i did see him with a crab moult in his mouth but he dropped it but maybe he went back for seconds... who knows. But we didnt notice anything yesterday but thats not to say it was starting to do it

Ill just keep an eye on him

Thank you

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Ah ok, its a bit on the other side but nowhere near like this, i did see him with a crab moult in his mouth but he dropped it but maybe he went back for seconds... who knows. But we didnt notice anything yesterday but thats not to say it was starting to do it

Ill just keep an eye on him

Thank you

I wonder - a piece of crab molt, if caught in a loop of intestine, might cause bloating on just one side like this. Hopefully it will be able to pass it.....

Jay

 

[Jasongtr]

I wonder - a piece of crab molt, if caught in a loop of intestine, might cause bloating on just one side like this. Hopefully it will be able to pass it.....

Jay

Thank you