White fluffy spots growing under my cichlid's scakes?

[Plec123]

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?

10

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?

31-40%

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.

My 6" chocolate cichlid has these fluffy little 1-2mm bumps sprouting up from under a couple scales and in his tail fin. Parameters are good, every other fish is fine. And this fish is acting normal, eating well, etc. He just has these bumps. Any ideas? How should i treat it? I have some prazi and API general cure laying around but id rather not use meds if the other fish are healthy.

 

[BIG-G]

Looks like it could be lymphocystis.
A viral infection no way to cure it just make sure water is pristine, stress free.

Lymphocystis - Wikipedia

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[kno4te]

Looks like it could be lymphocystis.

Lymphocystis - Wikipedia

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It does look like lymphocystis.

 

[Plec123]

Looks like it could be lymphocystis.
A viral infection no way to cure it just make sure water is pristine, stress free.

Lymphocystis - Wikipedia

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That's unfortunate. It seems species specific though. Is it transmissable to other cichlids?

 

[Magnus_Bane]

That's unfortunate. It seems species specific though. Is it transmissable to other cichlids?

Not that ik of. My big female FH had that for a while while she still had the male bluegill living with her. He was with her for over 3 months and he never once got it.

 

[BIG-G]

That's unfortunate. It seems species specific though. Is it transmissable to other cichlids?

Yes it’s a viral infection.
If one fish has it then the others have been exposed. This doesn’t mean they have it or that they will ever show symptoms.
From my experience and research it only shows up in times of stress or when the carrier has a weakened immune system.
But the other fish could show symptoms later on.
In most cases it’s not deadly and will come and go as the fish ages.
It can get worse and lead to other problems like if the fish were to get a secondary infection due to open sores and or neglect.
As long as the fish is housed properly it usually not an issue.

It’s kind of like fish herpes.

 

[Plec123]

Yes it’s a viral infection.
If one fish has it then the others have been exposed. This doesn’t mean they have it or that they will ever show symptoms.
From my experience and research it only shows up in times of stress or when the carrier has a weakened immune system.
But the other fish could show symptoms later on.
In most cases it’s not deadly and will come and go as the fish ages.
It can get worse and lead to other problems like if the fish were to get a secondary infection due to open sores and or neglect.
As long as the fish is housed properly it usually not an issue.

It’s kind of like fish herpes.

Great... well, at least it might calm down if parameters stay good.
Thanks for the help.