Help!! Senegal Bichir with bleeding tumour at her anus!!

[rahuldey1991]

One of my senegal is sick from last few weeks. She had a tumour like formation near her anus since last year. She was doing well with it as far as i've seen. Her eathing habit was normal, always a spontaneous swimmer. From last few weeks the tumour has started swelling and bleeding. Most of the time she is staying afloat which is totally unfamiliar with her. She likes hiding at the bottom of the tank. I have moved her to quarantine and treated her with salt and malachite green. I don't know what can be done at this moment and feeling really helpless. I don't want to lose her. Please help!!!

 

[Demeter32]

I'm sorry to say that there isn't much to be done with a tumor unless you go to an actual aquatic vet and have it treated/operated on.

A parasite, bacterial or fungal issue can be treated but usually internal growths end in death. If the fish is unable to live a relatively comfortable live then it is in the fish's best interest to end its suffering... Sorry for the bad news.