Ich or something else?

[jaegers_reef]

Hi everyone, I noticed a white grayish raised bump on the pelvic fin of my clown. I have a Cherub Angel but have not noticed anything on it yet. I noticed the nodule on the clown about 3-4 days ago. The clown appears to be healthy and acting normal. What do you guys think? I have seen ich in a friend's tank but it didn't quite look like this. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

 

[4FordFamily]

Looks to me like lympho. It's harmless, a virus like herpes (cold sore variety).

Keep water quality high and soak foods in selcon to help.

A closer photo of the area would also be helpful.

 

[Maritimer]

Looks more like lymphocystis to me . . . but continue to watch it.

Lymphocystis is a virus, so there is no cure - but it's a virus roughly comparable to cold sores, so good water & good food should eventually allow the clown to beat it on his own.

~Bruce

 

[melypr1985]

I agree with the guys here.

 

[jaegers_reef]

I really appreciate your responses this makes me feel a lot better. Here are somemore photos it's really difficult to get it in focus.

 

[melypr1985]

I really appreciate your responses this makes me feel a lot better. Here are somemore photos it's really difficult to get it in focus.

The best way to tell if it's lympho is if it stays in one spot longer than 5 days. If it gets larger or just stays the same without falling off for that 5 days then it's definitely lympho.

 

[jaegers_reef]

The best way to tell if it's lympho is if it stays in one spot longer than 5 days. If it gets larger or just stays the same without falling off for that 5 days then it's definitely lympho.

it has definitely been there for the last 3-4 days in the same spot and I think It has gotten a little larger. I will keep an eye on it and let you guys know. Thanks again!