Unidentifiable disease

[caroliney]

Hi,

I have a molly that looks like it has a small lump just before its tail (underneath). A while back another one developed the same and died about two weeks later. I have read the pinned article on diseases and think it could possibly be the cyst, but its not that big.

Can anyone tell me what this might be and how I can help? I don't have a quarantine tank but my mum does have one with the filter etc not in use so I could set that up with some of my tank water??

I need advice - thanks!

PS. For information, I have a biorb (about 7 UK gallons I think) with just two molly's and one platy in it and do regular water changes (once every two weeks)

 

[Phantom Thief]

I am sorry, but i cannot help you identify the disease.

However in answer to your other questions, you should quarantine the fish. You do not need to use tank water, dechlorinated tap water will do. However, do put in a handful of gravel from the old tank into the quarantine tank. Also, i would recommend 25% water changes once a week.

best of luck
P.T.

 

[The-Wolf]

sorry I can't help personally but try fish doctor

 

[tstenback]

sounds like it could be flesh worms. they are parasitic worms treatments include Zeemax, binox, furaloid. HTH

 

[caroliney]

Thanks very much for your advice - I will do that.

If anyone else knows what this might be please could they let me know. When I wrote a while ago about the white Molly with the same problem, another person said the same had happened to one of their fish and they were never able to identify it - surely someone must know!!

Thanks again