Hamlet fungus/bacteria

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I have three hamlets that seem to have developed some type of infection. It kinda look like lymp but I’m not sure. It starts where the fish maybe had a minor wound. It starts off small and continues to grow. The fish all eat and act normal. All other fish in the tank are perfect. I attached some pictures.

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I have three hamlets that seem to have developed some type of infection. It kinda look like lymp but I’m not sure. It starts where the fish maybe had a minor wound. It starts off small and continues to grow. The fish all eat and act normal. All other fish in the tank are perfect. I attached some pictures.

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Hamlets are really prone to developing rather severe Lymphocystis infections. The blue definitely has this, the butter likely does.
There is no treatment for this viral disease and most cases resolve in 8 weeks or so.
That said, hamlets are also prone to ich, so it is best to fully quarantine them for other issues.
Jay
 
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Hamlets are really prone to developing rather severe Lymphocystis infections. The blue definitely has this, the butter likely does.
There is no treatment for this viral disease and most cases resolve in 8 weeks or so.
That said, hamlets are also prone to ich, so it is best to fully quarantine them for other issues.
Jay
Thank you for your confirmation. It’s what I suspected but wasn’t 100% sure.
 

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Thank you for your confirmation. It’s what I suspected but wasn’t 100% sure.
When I got home and looked at the butter on my desktop computer, I still can't tell if that is Lympho, or some other infection (bacterial?) Can you try for clearer photos?

Jay
 

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