Lump On Side Of Clownfish

[alireneeh]

When I bought this clownfish, I didn't notice this bump on it until I brought it home. I was concerned for a while, but never found any information on it.

I have had this clownfish for about two years now, and seems to be healthy, other than the lump on its side. It swims normally, eats normally, and the bump hasn't gotten any bigger or smaller in the time I have had it. The other clownfish I purchased with it has became the dominant one/female, I assume because it had its deformity.

I am just curious as to what it is and if I should be concerned/what I should do about it.
Thanks.

 

[Dizzirn]

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[Maritimer]

That might possibly be an internal parasite of some sort, but I suspect it's much more likely to be a spinal deformity.

They're not uncommon in captive-bred fish, though in the wild, they'd be selected against. (Fish with them swim more slowly than the others - and are the first ones into predators' mouths.) The ultimate example would be things like fancy goldfish, balloon-belly mollies, and "parrot cichlids".

~Bruce

 

[melypr1985]

That might possibly be an internal parasite of some sort, but I suspect it's much more likely to be a spinal deformity.

They're not uncommon in captive-bred fish, though in the wild, they'd be selected against. (Fish with them swim more slowly than the others - and are the first ones into predators' mouths.) The ultimate example would be things like fancy goldfish, balloon-belly mollies, and "parrot cichlids".

~Bruce

I agree. A spinal deformity or even a growth on an internal organ. It may not be getting worse, and it may not affect him in the short term, but it may lead to a shorter life span for him. Since he has been this way for two years then there probably isn't much you would be able to do for him aside from providing the best quality food possible and adding vitamins to it, then keeping the water clean.

 

[4FordFamily]

I agree. A spinal deformity or even a growth on an internal organ. It may not be getting worse, and it may not affect him in the short term, but it may lead to a shorter life span for him. Since he has been this way for two years then there probably isn't much you would be able to do for him aside from providing the best quality food possible and adding vitamins to it, then keeping the water clean.

Another agree, entirely.