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Shows up, goes away... not usually debilitating to the point of causing
death of/by itself. Can/does "spread"... but not readily.
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Chrysurus angel sick... Mis-mix,
Lymph - 7/23/07
Hello again Bob I wrote you about 2 weeks ago, had a horrible ich
problem and you helped me out a ton... as it stands I only lost my queen
angel.... sad she was my favorite... I transferred all but the leopard
sharks and my lion fish
<Mis-placed...>
to a large 40x45x10 inch tub in my garage... I treated them with
Cupramine and all my fish made dramatic improvements ASAP.... As for my
sharks and lion I treated them in my display( I know you hate to hear
this....) but I had no choice, I treated them with quinine sulfate from
fishfarmacy.com and my lions infection cleared up in a week. The sharks
never showed any signs but I wasn't taking any chances... I have since
done several water changes 25% each and added charcoal to the sump to
filter out the quinine sulfate. I returned all fish (imperator, passer,
pair yellow banded maroon clowns,
<... am becoming very tired of fixing your English... spaces between
your sentences...>
and the chrysurus angel, less live rock (in separate tank with no meds)
back into display. Now my chrysurus angel is developing a bunch of what
looks like fungus on its fins, I cannot tell if it is fungus or
bacterial. I tried scraping it of but it wasn't coming off very easily
and it started to bleed a little bit, so I returned it to tank and left
him alone. His color was a bit off from the stress but he seems to be
fine, eats very well and seems to be getting along with king dog
imperator boss). any thoughts
<... This is a clear case of Lymphocystis... etiology unknown but most
are related to poor water quality, avitaminoses and overly-stressful
conditions period. See WWM re. RMF>
Kelly Craven
Re: chrysurus angel sick – 07/24/07
Hello Bob thank you for your much appreciated help. I apologize for my poor
typing, I was typing from my phone.
<"This is the modern age">
I read the FAQ'S on lymphocystis, but could not find any info on whether it
travels up the body of fish.
<... through>
The fins yes but its now on the fish body. I was wondering if it could be
bacterial? Thank you again.
Kelly
<... keep reading... Viral. RMF> |
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Lympho ~ Tusk fish
8/15/07
Afternoon,
<David>
Just a quick question on Lympho as I did not see the answers in your FAQ's. My
Harlequin Tuskfish originally had a small cauliflower like white growth on his
left side fin and Bob and I agreed it was definitely Lympho. This was left alone
and after about 3 weeks it fell off or was scraped off by the fish. Within about
a week or so, the growth reoccurred in several small masses on the same fin and
then again in two large clumps on the tailfin and small signs of growth along
the side of the fish. Just got back from vacation for past 10 days to find
pretty much all the major growths have fallen off or have been scraped off, but
I can now see what appears to be even more smaller growths all over the back of
the fish... Would you expect this? I'm worried it will keep coming back more and
more until perhaps finally the gills are involved....
Thoughts? Suggestions?
David Brynlund
<These viral complaints can be persistent... as in humans... all other life...
Many models of cancer, aging... relate their involvement... I would do your best
to boost the "immune systems" of the host fish/es... HUFA, vitamin soaked foods,
the occasional application of same to the water, along with iodide... See WWM
re. Bob Fenner>
Re: Lympho ~ Tusk fish
8/15/07
Thanks for the quick response Bob...
<Welcome>
Better to treat the whole 200g tank or catch this fish again for quarantine?
<No... leave in place... "it's the system Dave">
What's your experience been with that SeaChem Garlic additive along with the
Focus or Mez... (I forget what it is...)??
<Not a fan... though I cook with quite often>
From reading your info, it seems as though this virus is more common in clown
fish??
<Somewhat, yes>
In rearranging my tanks, would adding my two False Percula's to the same 200g
tank as my Lymph'd Tuskfish be a bad decision???
<Mmm, no... though might get eaten>
I've read two sources... One says it is contagious, the other indicated it
wasn't?
<Not very cross-species-wise>
David Brynlund
<RMF>
Lymphocystis?
WWM Crew,
<Scott F. here today>
Your site is the best. I have a 90 FOWLR tank- aqua-c remora hang-on
skimmer, Eheim canister, powerhead, 50lbs liverock. I have 2-yellow
tailed damsels, 1 yellow tang, and 1 threadfin. salinity 1.021, temp
78f, ph 8.3, 0 ammonia and 0 nitrites. Tank has been setup now for 6
months. All fish doing well. My question is about
the threadfin- he is 3.5 inches long, I have had him for 3 weeks now, Methylene
blue dip, no quarantine-sorry (will be getting the quarantine tank setup for X-mas).
<Ok- no scolding for you this time! At least you did the dip- so I know that
you're on the right track!>
On the rear upper fin above the black eye spot-appears to be a growth (maybe
lymph-appears cauliflower like) this spot is where the "thread is suppose
to grow from. He currently does not have the thread, I am hoping this
is the start of it growing and not viral or bacteria related? John
<Tough to tell from here. If it is Lymphocystis, it's rarely damaging or
fatal, and it often "self-heals" without intervention on the part of
the hobbyist. My suggestion is to keep a close eye on this fish, continue to
supply excellent water quality and food, and be prepared to take quick action if
it should turn out to be something more virulent. Read up on the FAQs on the
wetwebmedia.com site to confirm what you may be dealing with. Good luck!
Regards, Scott F.>
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