Problem with a 7 year old cory catfish

[Steampunk]

The pictures aren't very clear, but my cory cat has developed this red lump, and one of her eyes has started to bug out as well. I have searched online all over the place, but I cannot find anything that describes what this condition is. Is there any hope for my cory?

 

[nycsicktank]

that looks like a popeye

 

[Lupin]

What are your water parameters?

 

[Steampunk]

Even with the huge red lump? The lump was there first, the popped out eye was much later.

 

[nycsicktank]

try espom salt 1 tablespoon per 5 gallon with 86 degrees. it worked great for me

 

[Steampunk]

Water Parameters -

Nitrate - <20ppm
Nitrite - 0
Harness - <50ppm (not ideal)
Alk - 80ppm (ideal)
ph - 7.2

try espom salt 1 tablespoon per 5 gallon with 86 degrees. it worked great for me

Would that cause a problem for the other resident of the tank? A black skirt tetra.

 

[soobie]

Yikes, poor cory! Maybe a tumor?

 

[wataugachicken]

that's not popeye. it looks like a very large tumor (cancer). i don't think there is anything you can do besides choosing a method of euthanasia to stop your fish from suffering.

 

[IceH2O]

:iagree:

Poor guy.Lived a full life though.

 

[Steampunk]

Oh ****, I really hope it isn't a tumor, though I was afraid it might be something real bad.