Lumpy Glowlight Tetra

birdiefu

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I have noticed that one of my glowlight tetras has an oddly-shaped abdomen with two points on the bottom, but symmetrical side-to-side. The fish otherwise acts normally, eats well, and doesn't show any other lesions or signs of disease. I am not sure if these are possibly lumps due to eggs, or if it's something more serious (like neon tetra disease?) that must be treated/quarantined.

Tank has been inhabited for 3 months (fishless cycle previous to that), and is planted. Some tetras were removed about a month and a half ago due to one having a fungal growth. One danio unexpectedly died a few days ago, all the other fish seem okay.

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Tank size: 29 gal
pH: 6.8
ammonia: 0ppm
nitrite: 0ppm
nitrate: 20-40ppm
kH: unknown
gH: unknown
tank temp: 76 F

Fish Symptoms (include full description including lesion, color, location, fish behavior): See above

Volume and Frequency of water changes: 33% weekly

Chemical Additives or Media in your tank: None

Tank inhabitants: 6 danios, 4 glowlight tetras, 2 pearl gouramis

Recent additions to your tank (living or decoration): None

Exposure to chemicals: None

Digital photo (include if possible): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v670/birdiefu/Animals/LumpyTetra.jpg
 
Just wanted to update that the lumps are gone today and the belly is smooth again. I'm guessing either she had eggs or, looking back, I had just given them some frozen brine shrimp before I noticed the lumps, maybe she ate too much? Regardless, everything seems to be fine now!
 

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