sunburst anthias

[Coleb]

what is this thing on my anthias?

 

[macscale]

Can you clarify what "thing" we are looking at?

 

[Coleb]

That's a bad photo I'll take another later

 

[Coleb]

It's a numb on his side

 

[scardall]

looks like a parasite or injury

 

[Coleb]

Bump *

 

[Coleb]

What would I do if it is a parasite

 

[Humblefish]

Definitely gonna need a better pic of the "thing" in question. A detailed description would be helpful too.

I'm going to close your other thread about this, so attention can be better focused on this thread.

 

[saltyphish]

I believe prazipro is used to treat some parasites, but not all. Before jumping to conclusions and medicating unknown ailments please post a better pic so someone can help identify what is wrong.

 

[Coleb]

Sorry about the other post I thought it didn't post and it didn't show up. I will take a better picture when I get home

 

[Coleb]

it's hard to get a good picture of it here's the best I could get

 

[Humblefish]

Is it that bulge in the middle? Does it look like it's a growth on the outside or inside of the fish?

Also, how long have you had this fish? Can you QT, if need be?

 

[Coleb]

Ya it looks like it's on the inside what do you think it is?

 

[Humblefish]

Ya it looks like it's on the inside what do you think it is?

Lots of possibilities - internal parasites, a tumor or some other type of growth, an internal bacterial infection, or even a virus (Lymphocystis can grow over internal organs).

 

[Coleb]

How can I find out what it is

 

[Humblefish]

How can I find out what it is

No way of knowing definitively without cutting the fish open, removing whatever it is (or taking a culture of it) and examining that under a microscope.

Practically speaking, you have two choices:

1. Leave the fish alone and hope it's natural immune system can resolve whatever this is.

2. QT the fish and start treating with a mix of medications (Furan-2/Kanaplex/Metronidazole combo is where I would start)

Option #2 is basically trial & error. Treat and see if something helps. Not ideal, but sometimes your only choice.

 

[Coleb]

I don't have a quarantine tank so I hope it resolves it's self

 

[Reefer's Paradise]

Marine C and garlic extreme will boost immune system and give your fish a better fighting chance of possibly beating whatever the growth may be...but also like said before it's trial and error at this point without a real diagnosis. Good luck im following along with hope for you!

 

[Coleb]

it has yellow inside of the bump now does that mean anything?

 

[Humblefish]

Probably not - if it turns white or red, then that would be a sign of a bacterial infection developing.