Bumps on fish

[Caveden]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

30-40

If I did not test my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

91-100%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

Hi guys I need help again since last week I notice these bumps forming on my bichirs scales, not sure what it is. There’s 2 of these weird bumps on his forehead as well. All water conditions are fine, I do 60-70% waterchange every 5 days. He eats normally, the most active eater I have, swims up to the surface even to eat out of my hand. All the other fish I have are acting normal. Could it be an external parasite? Thanks!

 

[Caveden]

More pics

 

[kno4te]

Don’t see it what your seeing. I see some upturned scales. Maybe I’m getting too old, lol.

 

[tlindsey]

Maybe I’m getting too old, lol

You and me both ?

 

[Rocksor]

Those upturn scales could simply be scale damage from scraping something (while going backwards).

 

[kno4te]

Sorry Caveden . Not to mess with your thread. Think just some upturned scales and not more. If the bichir is eating well then would simply watch for any changes.

 

[The Masked Shadow]

Those upturn scales could simply be scale damage from scraping something (while going backwards).

I have the same thing on mine. I assume it’s just injury because the one getting picked on has it.

 

[Caveden]

Hey guys. Back again. If you can see I swear the bumps have now gotten bigger, and there’s 2 more on his head? I’m not really as certain whether it’s upturned scales now…

 

[kno4te]

This looks bit different. Never seen these before on polys. Don’t look like a parasite. Have you betters the fish and looked at it? Does it scrape off?

 

[The Masked Shadow]

They look like they grew. Definetly not what I have on mine. I would separate if possible and keep water pristine.