Unknown disease on coral Beauty

[Dragster28]

I purchased this coral beauty 3 weeks ago and noticed that it had ich. I treated with cupramine and slowly rose the dose. Now it has been 2 weeks since the cupramine has been at full dose and it appears that all of the ich for the most part is gone but what is the white scab like thing near it’s head. Is this some form of ich as well or is this something else?

 

[Big G]

Sorry your video only has sound. Is the white area filmy and flat or is it cottony/fibrous/cauliflower in texture?

 

[Dragster28]

Oh whoops. It appears more cottony/cauliflower texture like

 

[Big G]

Probably Lymphocystis. A usually harmless virus. Highly recommend Beta Glucan to help the fish's immune system. See below.

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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[Dragster28]

Oh ok thank you! I will look into getting it.