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mhillaby

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I have a red eyed tetra whos developed a pink fleshy growth on his tail, what is it and how can i make it better.

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OrionGirl

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Does it look like worm thing coming out, or a cancer? If it's small and worm like, it may be an internal parasite, and there are several treatements, depending on what kind of parasite it is. Cancers are harder--no good treatment exists.

If it were me, I would get the fish into a quarantine tank, treat with melafix, and wait. The parasite will likely come out entirely (don't want this in the main tank--could infect other fish), or the fish will die. Sorry--not a good prognosis.
 
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