Sick Clown? Please help ID

[Andy V]

I just noticed what appears to be a white "wart" or something on my clown. The picture isn't great, but it looks like there is two, one by his fin and the other on his body. Any idea what this is? Thanks.

 

[stingythingy45]

It appears to be a bacterial infection called lympho.
Look it up(my spelling might be off a bit).It mostly happens from poor water quality during shipping.It's not something that will kill the fish.But it needs to live in a sress free and good water quality enviroment.

 

[Andy V]

Ok good news I guess. Thanks so much. I will look it up.

 

[stingythingy45]

“Lymph”: Lymphocystis, commonly known as “lymph”, is a virus that affects both freshwater and saltwater fish. This virus forms white cauliflower-like growths on the fins and body of the fish and can cause white patches around the eyes. It usually develops when the immune system of the fish is weakened due to poor nutrition or water quality. Being a virus, there is no reliable medication to treat it but improving the conditions and diet will help to boost the fish’s natural immune system and can help the fish fight it on their own. Some sources recommend removing the nodules by scraping them from the body or fins; this can be a dangerous approach that may lead to excessive stress and secondary infections. Lymph is not usually fatal and often may clear up on its own as the fish fights off the virus.

Maybe get some Selcon to help with the nutrition of the food.
My male clown had a small patch when I first got him years back.He kicked it and has been healthy since.

 

[stingythingy45]

Ok good news I guess. Thanks so much. I will look it up.

What's the fish's diet consist of Andy?
Might need to fatten it up some.Just watch the water quality while feed more.
Maybe start out with a few water changes.

 

[Andy V]

Yeah, that's it. Thanks a lot. The good news is it will go away on its own...

 

[stingythingy45]

Yeah, that's it. Thanks a lot. The good news is it will go away on its own...

Yup,it will go away as the fish gets stronger.
Good job with the picture to help diagnose.

 

[Andy V]

I was posting that last one the same time you were...

I recently moved and have been running two tanks...both really not the way they should be. I have a new display and I had to share equipment between two tanks so the water quality in the old one with the fish fell off a bit. I moved some stuff over to the new tank and that is when I noticed it.

I feed Mysis and Spirulina, and I have had this guy for awhile.