My goldfish has a white raised blisten on his head about the size of a grain of rice. I have been told it may be a fungal infection or a cyst/tumour. Are cysts/tumours dangerous? And what brands of anti fungal treatment are effective! and how do go about treating my fish! i need help, ive had my fish for ages!!!
He only has the one spot which is quite large about a few millemeters across, its right on top of his head, I dont think it is ich because it is too big and theres only one spot, if it is an injury will it just clear itself up?
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That does not sound like a fungal infection. I don’t know why just about everyone here says something white on a fish is ich or a fungus……..
A fungal infection will look cottony, like mold on food. And, it’s actually pretty rare to have a true fungal infection. Usually those "fungus infections" people think they have, is really a bacterial infection called flexibacter or columnaris, which needs an antibiotic-not a fungal med.
White raised blister sounds like it may be an injury. Or, more likelly, it’s the start of that bacterial infection I mentioned.
http://www.petfish.net/articles/Bettas/columnaris.php
EDIT: If it is just an injury, it may clear up on it’s own. Keep the water quality in excellent condition-do frequent water changes. If it pops open or turns red into an ulcer, then start an antibiotic, like Maracyn Two or tetracycline. Probably be a good idea to pick some up anyway just in case, so you have it on hand.
petsmart,try fungus clear or maracyn
it actually sounds like white spot it is a cyst like sugar grain size u can get a treatment called anti white spot plus made by interpet it is a 2 dose requirement 1st dose on day 1 then second dose on day 4 u can use it for coldwater and tropical fish also once u have done both dosages do a 30% water change hope this helps u out