My fish has a new big white bump

[myfishhhisold]

can someone help me figure out what this is and how i can help him? he’s been alive for 6+ years and has no tank mates cus he murdered ones before..
this white bulge appeared newly and it looks like somethings beneath his skin? do i have to do anything to help him or will it just go away like that? I also noticed hers been staying down on his tank in a corner he likes, as if he’s sleeping

 

[BettagoSplenda]

can someone help me figure out what this is and how i can help him? he’s been alive for 6+ years and has no tank mates cus he murdered ones before..
this white bulge appeared newly and it looks like somethings beneath his skin? do i have to do anything to help him or will it just go away like that? I also noticed hers been staying down on his tank in a corner he likes, as if he’s sleeping

Hi myfishhhisold , welcome to Fishlore. Just guessing that looks like a cyst, caused by parasite or benign tumor. Stay calm, you are in good hands here! I am sure someone else who knows your particular fish species and who has more experience with senior fish will chime in. But, more details might help as in water parameters, fish species, tank size.... What is your beautiful fish's name?

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[myfishhhisold]

Hi! his name is “şeker” which means sugar in turkish, i don’t really know his species either.. he’s pretty large though. as big as my hand when fingers are pressed together, the tank is not very big, i don’t know the exact measurements but i could guess it being 50x30?

thanks for your reply, it made me calm down, i was pretty bummed to see this white bump since he’s been alive for so long, i hope it’s not fatal

 

[NoRoom4Shoebox]

is your tank freshwater? He looks like a blood parrot ciclid. Can you tell us the tank size, and fish size , and let us know if it is inches or centimeters? thanks!
I think that it is important to identifi the species of your fish in order to know if you are careing for it corectly whith ideal temperature, food ph...
Your fish is adorable and i hope its just a benign cyst!

 

[A201]

I believe the lump is either a viral blister, or a bacteral bulge.

If its a virus, the lump will eventually rupture, releasing virus spores into the water column. With some luck, the wound will heal up naturally.

If the bulge is due to a bacteria infection, the bulge will also rupture, causing a bacteral ulcer.

In that case using an antiseptic med like Melafix might assist in healing.

 

[myfishhhisold]

Thank you so much you guys.. I will check the size of the tank and my fish and tell you guys about it. My fish is fresh water yes.

i just checked and my tank is 50x40cm! my fish is about 13cm

 

[BettagoSplenda]

Thank you so much you guys.. I will check the size of the tank and my fish and tell you guys about it. My fish is fresh water yes.

i just checked and my tank is 50x40cm! my fish is about 13cm

Can you help us know the total volume of water your Sugar is living in using our volume calculator? I am guessing your fish is in 20 US Gallons or 75 liters of water? is that right?
Our forum is Imperial measurement based but there is a conversion calculator to our right.
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