Not ick but what?

[Jennie]

Could someone please try to identify what these three white spots are on my new copperband butterfly fish?

 

[theMeat]

Looks like lymph nodes

 

[Jennie]

Looks like lymph nodes

There are two on his lower back fin and one on the tip of the top. Can it be fixed? Or is it from stress of shipping? Just got him Wednesday

 

[tdlawdo]

Maybe lymphocystis?

 

[LAReefer4Life]

Yes looks like lymphocytes which is a virus that will most likely disappear on its own with great water conditions and healthy diet

 

[HotRocks]

Agree with the lympho diagnosis

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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[Jennie]

Yes looks like lymphocytes which is a virus that will most likely disappear on its own with great water conditions and healthy diet

Thank you