HUGE lump on my black moor's tail

sineadallen · 7th October 2009, 21:37

Hello All,

First time on this forum and I would be overjoyed with some advice about my beloved black Moor. He developed a small lump on his tail two weeks ago which has grown daily, yesterday it seemed to burst which I was hoping to be the end of it. However not, it has healed over slightly and it seems bigger today!
He's fine in himself, eating and seems happy. I gave him antibiotics yesterday.

I've attached a video which I hope may help. I'm desperate, talked to the local aquarium people who couldn't help. Next step may be the vet, however don't imagine I'll get much help there either.

My fingers are crossed.

Sinead

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES0gDoVP8Xo

jaywickrob · 7th October 2009, 22:12

That looks like Lympho (Lymphocystis) to me. It's viral, there is no cure.
The virus will probably run it's course and the growth will fall off leaving a scar within a few weeks. There is no guarantee that it won't occur again, it looks ugly but it's nothing to worry about unless it's on the mouth, where it can effect feeding, or gills, where it can effect respiration.
Keep the water absolutely prestine to prevent secondary infections.

Good Luck

Jay

stinkyfisheggs · 8th October 2009, 09:50

What is your water quality like Sinead? Do you have readings for ammonia and nitrite?

8th October 2009, 10:49

Jay is spot on, it is lympho. As stated it will drop off without treatment and the fish should develop some immunity to further outbreaks unless it is under stress from poor water quality or something.
Any new fish added to the tank will also be at risk of catching it if they haven't been exposed to the virus before.

sineadallen · 8th October 2009, 16:10

Thank you all for your replys.

Unfortunately I don't have any water readings, I don't know why his water would be too bad, I do regular water changes, the sponges in his filter are left alone, I vacuum the gravel etc..

Well there is one thing, the tank that he is in the "aqua 40" (i assumed it would be 40 litres!!, I'm not great at measurements) is only 27 litres and too small for him. I got a 38 litre tank this week and set it up to cycle, so hopefully this lump will be gone by the time the new tank is ready.

He's very well in himself, as cheeky as ever, I just hope that he isn't suffering too much until his upgrade, and fingers crossed the cycling of the tank goes well

I'm very grateful for everyone's help

Miss Pennyapple · 9th October 2009, 12:36

Hi, your 38L tank is still way too small I'm afraid. Fancy goldfish need 40L PER FISH. How many fish do you have?

morkandmindy · 13th July 2012, 15:22

Hi,

First time on this forum, I have two Black Moors and one of them has had a growing lump on the tail very similar to the one you showed in the video, but has had it for two years. It has been stable up to now, but starting to grow. The fish are in a 30 gallon tank, by themselves with good filtration and aeration and both about 4-5 inches long and 3-4 years old now. Any advice, just looks like a tumour and does not seem to bother the fish? Water quality is good, just had it tested at local pet store as well.

Any help advice appreciated.

Thanks!

7th October 2009, 21:37	#1
sineadallen Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 34	HUGE lump on my black moor's tail Hello All, First time on this forum and I would be overjoyed with some advice about my beloved black Moor. He developed a small lump on his tail two weeks ago which has grown daily, yesterday it seemed to burst which I was hoping to be the end of it. However not, it has healed over slightly and it seems bigger today! He's fine in himself, eating and seems happy. I gave him antibiotics yesterday. I've attached a video which I hope may help. I'm desperate, talked to the local aquarium people who couldn't help. Next step may be the vet, however don't imagine I'll get much help there either. My fingers are crossed. Sinead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ES0gDoVP8Xo

7th October 2009, 22:12	#2
jaywickrob Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 4,950	That looks like Lympho (Lymphocystis) to me. It's viral, there is no cure. The virus will probably run it's course and the growth will fall off leaving a scar within a few weeks. There is no guarantee that it won't occur again, it looks ugly but it's nothing to worry about unless it's on the mouth, where it can effect feeding, or gills, where it can effect respiration. Keep the water absolutely prestine to prevent secondary infections. Good Luck Jay __________________ Rob "I never have doubts. Ever. Occasionally, however, I have seen the need to revise expectation of outcome reflecting input of new anomalous data."

8th October 2009, 09:50	#3
stinkyfisheggs Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 4,155	What is your water quality like Sinead? Do you have readings for ammonia and nitrite? __________________ Matt ~~~ 240L - 3 Fancy Goldfish (+ 2 Nerite Snails!) 95L Tropical - 5 x Corydoras, 4 x Danios and 5 x Platies 165L Marine - three hermits and two turbo snails

9th October 2009, 12:36	#6
Miss Pennyapple Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3,675	Hi, your 38L tank is still way too small I'm afraid. Fancy goldfish need 40L PER FISH. How many fish do you have? __________________ Juwel Rio 240 - 3 x Moors, 1 x Ranchu

8th October 2009, 10:49	#4
AndyGordon Guest Posts: n/a	Jay is spot on, it is lympho. As stated it will drop off without treatment and the fish should develop some immunity to further outbreaks unless it is under stress from poor water quality or something. Any new fish added to the tank will also be at risk of catching it if they haven't been exposed to the virus before.

8th October 2009, 16:10	#5
sineadallen Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 34	Thank you all for your replys. Unfortunately I don't have any water readings, I don't know why his water would be too bad, I do regular water changes, the sponges in his filter are left alone, I vacuum the gravel etc.. Well there is one thing, the tank that he is in the "aqua 40" (i assumed it would be 40 litres!!, I'm not great at measurements) is only 27 litres and too small for him. I got a 38 litre tank this week and set it up to cycle, so hopefully this lump will be gone by the time the new tank is ready. He's very well in himself, as cheeky as ever, I just hope that he isn't suffering too much until his upgrade, and fingers crossed the cycling of the tank goes well I'm very grateful for everyone's help

13th July 2012, 15:22	#7
morkandmindy Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1	Hi, First time on this forum, I have two Black Moors and one of them has had a growing lump on the tail very similar to the one you showed in the video, but has had it for two years. It has been stable up to now, but starting to grow. The fish are in a 30 gallon tank, by themselves with good filtration and aeration and both about 4-5 inches long and 3-4 years old now. Any advice, just looks like a tumour and does not seem to bother the fish? Water quality is good, just had it tested at local pet store as well. Any help advice appreciated. Thanks!