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ive got a clown fish thats bright orange and looks healthy but ive noticed 2 tiny white dots/lumps on it, 1 on the back of the right fin and 1 near the back of its body can anyone pls help me out ?? what is it ?? i need to no asap thanks

ive posted this in a few forums coz i didnt no which 1 to put it in and i really need help fast dont wanna lose my fish

I appreciate you posting in a timely manner, but I do wish you would take the time to type out 'please' instead of 'plzzzzz'. It's a minor detail, but it makes a big difference in the tone of your post.

As for the lumps on your clown fish, I'm no expert, but I've seen similar issues before. It's possible that it could be cryptocaryon or lymphocystis. I'd recommend keeping a close eye on it and seeing how it develops. If it's lymphocystis, you might notice it start to resemble little egg sacs as it progresses. It's worth noting that lymphocystis is relatively common in angels, and while it's not fatal, it can still cause problems for your fish. Large cysts can affect its ability to swim and maneuver, especially if it's a smaller fish.

ive been doing some research and found this article about lymphocystis - http/www.aquarticles.com/articles/manage...mphocystis.html

basically its saying that lymphocystis is caused by a virus and can be triggered by stress, poor water quality and injury. it usually starts as small white bumps on the skin and fins and can grow into larger cysts.

ive been racking my brain trying to figure out what caused it - i havent changed the water recently, but i did get a new coral a few weeks ago. maybe thats the culprit?

I can take the time, but I chose not to.

I could have, but I didnt bother.

Honestly, I'm still unsure what this disease is, but I'll try to help.

I just spent like 10 minutes reading through some stuff, and it was kinda a waste of time, but I felt like I had to do it anyway.

Also, Brooknella's a possibility