Mysterious Bumps on Vlamingi's Head

[skibum9884]

So, my Vlamingi Tang has these bumps on it's head and I can't figure out what they are. Over the last few days they've been shrinking slightly, however cannot find pictures or any info on a possible ID of whats wrong. Any ideas?

Also, I'll attach a picture of my new baby, an ebony chinchilla.

 

[TheBigBadReefer]

OMG it turned into a rodent!

 

[skibum9884]

anyone have any ideas what this could be?!!!!

 

[IffersTankSlave]

an aquatic rat?
Sorry, it was there...is it possible he bumped into some rocks> A few of our fish have done that, and had bumps and abrasions as a result.

 

[skibum9884]

its possible he bumped into some rocks. do i need to worry about any long term disfigurement? so, no chance its a parasite of any kind? i just wanted to make sure, because if it were i would like to begin treatment asap.

 

[Nocturnal]

Yeah looks like he smacked himself into a rock. I wouldn't worry too much about it. As long as your water is pristine and he's a healthy fish, I don't see why any secondary infection would take place. I'm sure he'll heal just fine.

 

[dpnshnks]

ah, the aquatic chinchilla disease...a very rare disease causing various species of fish to grow fur and look exactly like chinchillas. I advise changing to a more chinchilla friendly diet (one not consisting of frozen brine or mysis). Congratulations on your new fuzzy and less fishy pet!

 

[agent6473]

hmm, it must be official, dpnshnks is a med student! he knows his diseases