ID/Treatment for Angel Fish

[framerguy]

My angel fish has a zit looking thing on it's side. Can anyone ID it and direct me on how to treat it? Possible relative info is that this fish has seemed to have a swim bladder problem for about three months. It seems to swim a little extra hard to stay in the water column and it's tail is always a little higher than the head (see pic below). If it rests for a moment it starts to float up. Neither symptom seems to bother it in the least. It is eating normally. I have had this fish for one year. I had a temp issue for two days this week. I didn't notice that the fan quit working and my temp reached 86 on Tuesday before I could cool it down. It is down to 81.7 today. The tank is 375 gallons.

Parameters are
NO2&3:0
Am:0
Calc:405
Mag:1325
Alk:7
temp:see above
PH:8.05-8.25

I don't know what else to tell. Here is a picture of it...

 

[Nervoustime]

IMO, it is Lymphocystis. I have a Watanabei Angelfish that had the same issue. If the fish is eating well, and you have good water parameters, the fish will be fine. It took about two weeks before my Watanabei was back to normal. You might want to read the following link.

Lymphocystis Disease of Fishes, by Dr. Adrian Lawler

 

[BigAl07]

I don't have anything to add but GOOD luck buddy! Give me a call sometime. It's been WAY too long!!

A.

 

[framerguy]

Thanks so much for the info. That seems right. Al, I'll call ya!

 

[leebca]

The photo isn't clear enough for me to be of much help.

Lymph nodes look like cauliflower -- misshapen lumps. If this is smooth and 'under the skin' then it could be worms, flukes, or a bacterial colony being blocked off by the fish immune system -- much like a human pimple. Without a clear diagnosis, can't recommend doing anything at this time.

 

[framerguy]

The photo isn't clear enough for me to be of much help.

Lymph nodes look like cauliflower -- misshapen lumps. If this is smooth and 'under the skin' then it could be worms, flukes, or a bacterial colony being blocked off by the fish immune system -- much like a human pimple. Without a clear diagnosis, can't recommend doing anything at this time.

I really appreciate you looking Lee. That was the best pic I could get and I tried for a while. The 'thing" is smooth and circular, not lumpy or cauliflower like. This fish is in my 375 and I don't see a way to catch it as it won't go into the fish trap. I would love to quarantine it.

 

[leebca]

This puts it into the category of either worm/fluke, or a 'pimple.' If the latter, it could heal on its own, providing that the fish was getting proper nourishment and in a proper environment, although if this condition is just showing up, then either one or both may be 'off.'

Ideally, even if the condition is a pimple, the fish should be moved to a QT then treated with an antibiotic that goes through the skin, like Maracyn Two for Saltwater fishes.

If worm/fluke, the fish needs to be quarantined.

Don't tell me you can't catch a fish in a box :smack:

You'll have to find a way if you want to treat the fish. Some suggestions may be found here: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...41546-goin-fishin-catching-fish-aquarium.html

 

[framerguy]

I'll try again tonight with feeding and the net. The darn thing wouldn't go into the box no matter what I put into it. I have a QT tank. OK...I'm going fishing!