This white bump showed up on the leading edge of my Exquisite Fairy Wrasses left fin 2 days ago. It seems to be a cyst or growth. Its not cheezy or stringy, and it doesnt look like a typical injury. No other fish have any signs of it. I've had the fish for over 2 years. The only recent additions to the tank have been some snails and emerald crabs about a week ago. Could it be Lymphocystis? And if it is am I correct that there is no treatment? Could it have come in on the new inverts? These are the best pics I could get cause he's so fast
Is this Lymphocystis?
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Tough to see, but it doesn’t look like Lymphocystis, and that is very rare to see on a long term captive. Could be a broken fin ray.
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I'll try to get a better pic tomorrow. It hasn't gotten any better or worse. He is still swimming strong as ever and chasing everyone around the tank like usual. Does a broken fin ray heal itself?
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If it is a broken fin ray, no treatment can be done, but the lump may last for quite some time.
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Well now Im starting to worry. The same thing showed up on my pajama cardinal. A single white bump on the leading edge of one pectoral fin. I suppose its possible that they both hurt themselves, but pretty unlikely. He is pretty cryptic but I tried to get some better pics. Maybe these will help identify whats going on?
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White spots don't all have the same causes. The wrasse still looks like a broken fin ray, but the spot on the cardinal looks rounder and less diffuse around the edges - so could be ich.
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