Oscar problem

[Losi]

My Oscar had a growth under his bottom lip a few months ago which, I thought I had successfully treated. I have noticed today though that it has reappeared.

Obviously I will treat it again but I was wondering if anyone else has had the same problem. I know that Oscars like to dig so would removing the substrate help.

 

[david27]

Losi is the lump a smallish pink lump, because if so I've seen quite a few oscars with them, one of mine has had one for ages. I don't why they appear, but I would just make sure it doesn't any larger or any other fish don't develop them.
I wouldn't remove the gravel as you say he likes to dig so why take away something here enjoys.

 

[Losi]

Thanks for the advice David

It is pinkish, roughly the same colour as his underside (he is quite young so still going through colour changes.

Last time he had the lump it grey to about 2 cm and looked similiar to a barble. the only reason that I am considering removing the gravel is that i am not sure if the digging is what has caused it??

I will treat it and keep an eye on it........