Lump under scales on goldfish behind gills

[ITHURTZ]

I have a small fancy that I saw today has a lump on the right side only behind the gills and in that area the scales are raised a tad, NO WHERE ELSE on the body. She eats swims everything 100% normal. Few months ago I had a small red cap oranda that had that, which spread elsewhere and ultimately killed it. Waters clean as it should be so its not the problem. I put some kanaplex in, dont have anything else stronger, so what am I looking at? I dont need another death if I have the wrong kind of medication or going at it the wrong way. Size wise she is maybe 4" with tail, bought her when she was 3/4" long, some kind of low grade ryukin.


FIrst pic is of her LEFT NORMAL side.
IMG_20210809_180428855 by Corey S, on Flickr


The other 3 pictures will show the raised area right behind the gills.
IMG_20210809_180209738 by Corey S, on Flickr
IMG_20210809_180459724 by Corey S, on Flickr
IMG_20210809_175951717 by Corey S, on Flickr

 

[NoodleCats]

I think its more plausible it may simply be a tumor, many overbred fish are prone to them, and fancies, given their shorter body cavity are prone to problems easily as well.

I dont believe the kanaplex or any medicine will help in this case, just provide her clean water, good food, and good care.

 

[ITHURTZ]

That is not what I wanted to hear, ugh.

 

[NoodleCats]

Well, a tumor isn't necessarily fatal, it can be benign and the fish can live with it just fine.

 

[ITHURTZ]

I only say that because a few months ago I had a little red cap oranda that started out the same way, responded to no treatments and died anyway. There are 5 other fish in the tank and if this is some kind of silent long killer then I don't know where to go from there. Like you said it's either crap pet store genetics or I have to stick to higher quality mail orders......