baby shubs got lump on side?

ITHURTZ

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Apr 19, 2007
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Noticed this a few days ago, lumps on one side that I can tell. Water chem is always fine the usual 0 0 20/25. Its about 2.5-3" in size in a 330gallon tank with other peaceful fish. So what you guys think it is, a keep water clean deal, or terminate?

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It's another case of tumor to me. Whether benign or cancerous, it's impossible to tell unless you want to charge a fish vet well to have this looked at but it's not really contagious so there is no reason for you to terminate the fish at all. Aesthetically, it's bothersome to look at but I suppose if it is eating just fine and the tumor is not near the gills which would be a very critical area, then the fish can live for as long as its health can permit it. If the tumor were external, it could be surgically removed but internal ones are far too tricky and this is without ending up killing the fish in the process instead.
 
I don't think you can prevent it unfortunately. It can happen without you knowing it. It's a fairly genetic issue possibly from inbreeding or exposure to chemical stressors that prompt them to grow tumors.
 
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