my goldfish has a big wthie lump at the base of it tall on it left side what is this???

Question

it not wthie spot it to big it about the size of a pea

Answer 1

Most likely it's a tumor. As with people, they can be "benign" or "malignant," but, basically, there really isn't anything you can do. There is no medication for tumors. The fish may be able to live with it for the rest of its life with no ill effects and then it may die from the tumor. You just have to let it be. If the tumor doesn't affect swimming and doesn't grow rapidly or unevenly, then it might be okay. If it does do any of these things you might want to consider taking it to a fish vet. Now, people on here are constantly saying, "take it to the vet," not realizing how difficult it is to find a vet that specializes in fish. If there are three or four in the entire state, that would be a lot. But, if you could find a fish vet in your area, first, get his opinion on the tumor and see how much he would charge to remove the tumor if you are concerned. Good luck!

Answer 2

white spot is a parasitic disease and it makes the fish look as if someone has sprinkled salt all over them.
this could be a tumour.....or it could be another problem that i was going to write about then realised i could not remember the bloody name of it, the mind went blank....right, think it is 'fungus' i was thinking of, this can show as a white patch on the body of the fish. (fish can also suffer from ulcers) a general tonic may be enough, if this does not work, then you could try a salt bath (spare tank needed for this) exact amounts escape me but plenty of info on the net.
i use a general tonic called 'contra-spot' especially in a new tank.
methylene blue is also a regular and tested tonic (turns the water blue as well)

Answer 3

If he gets more lumps, it could be ick. Ick is a bacterial infection, and can be treated by cleaning the tank and treating the new water with a couple drops of medicine (check the pet store- it comes in a dropper bottle).

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Hi,

Sounds like he is unwell clean out the tank and buy a special fish antiseptic to put in the tank its usually blue in colour, this should help him heal, unfortunatley it usually means the wee fish is close to going to goldfish heaven but that should help him go on for a little while!

Rx

Answer 6

Tumer not much you can do unless you take it to the vet but only people with prize goldfish do that to save them, to expensive to do for a cheep 4$ fish. My advice try to make him enjoy his life.

Answer 7

It sounds like bacteria I use esha 2000 it works quick.Check to see if it is suitable for Goldfish has I use it for tropical.

Answer 8

you need to clean your tank put some clean water in and put a special liquid into the water to make him better

Answer 9

I think that's a tall tail.

Answer 10

its a cyst ! not gud !