Hi All!
New member looking for a possible diagnosis for my celestial goldfish,Hank. He's in a 5 gallon tank and the tank is just about 4 months old. Ammonia levels are fine, unable to test anything else at this time. Just did 25% water change yesterday and a 95% change and gravel clean this morning.
Came home yesterday evening to find a very pointy bump on either side of Hank's body (just before his tail) and have not been able to find similar examples online. This morning the swelling on his left side has increased (scales sticking out ever so slightly). Right side swelling decreased but now slightly red.
A week ago Hank seemed to be having problems with his swim bladder (probs staying upright, etc) and the same bumps appeared (although less severe) while we were treating him for that. The issues seemed to go away within three days. Treatment we gave for SBD was 15 minute saltwater baths (a few times everyday) and fasting other than 1 pea daily.
No other symptoms today other than the protrusions on his sides. Put him in saltwater bath twice and gave a pea to eat, doesn't seem to be improving.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
New member looking for a possible diagnosis for my celestial goldfish,Hank. He's in a 5 gallon tank and the tank is just about 4 months old. Ammonia levels are fine, unable to test anything else at this time. Just did 25% water change yesterday and a 95% change and gravel clean this morning.
Came home yesterday evening to find a very pointy bump on either side of Hank's body (just before his tail) and have not been able to find similar examples online. This morning the swelling on his left side has increased (scales sticking out ever so slightly). Right side swelling decreased but now slightly red.
A week ago Hank seemed to be having problems with his swim bladder (probs staying upright, etc) and the same bumps appeared (although less severe) while we were treating him for that. The issues seemed to go away within three days. Treatment we gave for SBD was 15 minute saltwater baths (a few times everyday) and fasting other than 1 pea daily.
No other symptoms today other than the protrusions on his sides. Put him in saltwater bath twice and gave a pea to eat, doesn't seem to be improving.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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