Goldfish tumors on body Buy the book Goldfish tumors on body may be a simple issue. You may not know it, but your tap water is filled with supersaturated gases produced by pressure in the lines. This pressure helps water travel the distance from the reservoir to our homes. These concentrated amounts of oxygen can fill… Continue reading Goldfish Tumors
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Goldfish large lump on body
Goldfish large lump on body could be super saturated gases; located top side. Gases are caused by pressure found in tap water. Eliminate SSG. Work freshwater over before adding to fish house. Let the water hit hard to break up the tiny bubbles. Install a pond pum in your freshwater bucket. Performing large water changes without removing SSG causes a multitude of issues
SSG is inhaled by the fish, and absorbed into the bloodstream. Bubbles cluster together beneath the tissue, looking much like a tumor. Touch it. Is it soft and squishy; smooth to the touch? If so, that’s SSG
Lumps that are actual tumors are firm to the touch. Nothing to do but raise water quality and treat with a natural remedy. Don’t worry, because most tumors are non malignant
Lumps with rough texture are likely warts; common in goldfish, however, easily removed. Treat with garlic remedy or salt and garlic combined