My Dwarf Gourami Has A Lump

[Labyrinth]

Hi All

My dwarf Gourami has a 5mm lump just below his dorsal fin, it seems white underneath and is sticking out quite a bit. Its only on one side as well.

The only thing I can think of is it being a cancer of some sort, as it looks nothing like a sore or ulcer.

Any help would be appreciated!!

Thanks

Lab



Water Param. 0.0 ammonia 0.0 nitrite 0.10 nitrate 8 - 8.5 pH

 

[WILDER]

http/www.fishpalace.org/danscomments.html#Lump

Not the writer of this information below.
Tumors



Symptoms:

Fishes with tumors have distended bodies or lumps on the skin. Unusual growths or swellings may occur in any part of the body. If they occur in internal organs they tend to cause firm, noticeable swelling to the general body shape. Tumors are usually confined to one area of the fish but they will continue to grow over time, weakening the fish until death occurs.



Cause:

A variety of environmental factors such as chemical pollution or severe viral infections. A predisposition to tumors may be inherited from a fish's parents.



Treatment:

There is no chemical remedy for this condition. Surgical removal of tumors can be attempted, but there is a high frequency of recurrence.






http/www.fishjunkies.com/Disorders/lumps.php

A pic would be good.