[Steez]

Any guess as to what is on/in my Tetras gill?
Looks like a tumor...never seen it before.
Actually I thought he was dead and the snails ate him because I hadn't seen him in forever. Its only a 10 gallon tank with lots of Blyxa.
Anyhow I came home from vacation and he re-appeared because he was hungry and this is how he looks....
Thanks in advance

 

[lauraleellbp]

Yuk! IDK if that's a tumor, cyst, or parasite, but I'd definitely QT the fish just in case it's something contagious. And I'd probably treat the fish with an antibiotic in case it's something treatable.

 

[Steez]

bump for another try

 

[F22]

euthanize it

 

[Steez]

kinda what I had in mind

 

[Steez]

OK this is weird.....I got up this morning and was getting ready to dose ferts and I saw the aforementioned Tetra lying next to the tank on the table. Dry as....well...dry as a Tetra that had been lying on the table all night. I guess I don't have to euthanize him. He did it all on his own. Suicide do to discomfort? Species preservation? Any ideas?

 

[lauraleellbp]

It's not uncommon for sick fish to be bullied by the other fish. My guess is the fish was trying to escape bullying.