Goldfish tumor caused by gases found in tap water
Goldfish tumor located on upper side of body may be caused by super saturated gases found in tap water. SSG gases are caused by pressure, and must be eliminated before adding fresh water to aquarium. Causing symptoms much like nitrate poisoning, the fish press to the bottom. They sometimes lose their appetite and bend due to pressure in the body
SSG gases can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream and other parts of the body, clustering in pockets beneath the tissue. SSG tumors are soft unlike other tumors
Some tumors are abnormal tissue growth. Some tumors are warts. Although warts seem innocent enough, being a virus, can spread rapidly. Warts have been known to cover the body of a fish in a short time. These types of growths are capable of covering the gills, depriving the fish of oxygen. In time, warts can deteriorate the health of fish