annemarie Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I have a 5" gold severum that has developed what looks like whiteheads on his face, and around his eye, he appears otherwise healthy. I have investigated and keep coming up with lymphocystis as a diagnosis, but I have not added any new fish to my tank for at least 8 months, the water parameters are all stable and normal, no spikes anywhere. I don't feed live food, just the occasional thawed shrimp,(human consumption grade) and a varied flake and pellet diet. I do water changes of 25% weekly with a deep vacuuming, (105 g tank). Other fish in the tank are breeding, the parrots lay their non fertile eggs and the mouth breeders keep spitting out their babies, so it appears a healthy tank. What I require is a treatment for my beautiful fish, his partner would be lost without him/her. Please help, I am greatly concerned, Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parachromis1 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 I've had this happen before. Quarantine the fish, treat for 7-10 days with Metronidazole, and 80 degree heat. I had this one some Discus I bought once and it cured it. It also happened whilst I was taking care of a friends Midas, and I used this treatment again and it helped greatly. Also feed NLS Thera pellets, it helps with their immune system. ALSO, make sure the water is 100%. This is cruciual with healing all fish. Feeding Mysis also helps to, but keep in mind it dirties the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qattarra Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 It does sound like a parasite cyst or scale. If so , when it hatches there will be a lot released. Without seeing it so we can research it I would at least QT the fish and check the rest of the tankmates closely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemarie Posted October 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 I've had this happen before.Quarantine the fish, treat for 7-10 days with Metronidazole, and 80 degree heat. I had this one some Discus I bought once and it cured it. It also happened whilst I was taking care of a friends Midas, and I used this treatment again and it helped greatly. Also feed NLS Thera pellets, it helps with their immune system. ALSO, make sure the water is 100%. This is cruciual with healing all fish. Feeding Mysis also helps to, but keep in mind it dirties the water. Thank you both, so much for your answers, I will let you know in 7-10 days how it went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemarie Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Thank you again for uour information and knowledge, my fish is cured following your directions. I so appreciate both your assistances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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