Zeb males in trouble
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It does look like its healing, but the puffiness of the wound is what I dont get. Good Luck with him. :yes:
Hi,
Just seen this post and I am afraid I agree. It looks to me like a tumour of sorts. Leave all other fish out of the tank as it can be a tumour of viral aetiology. I am a vet student at the Royal Veterinary university in London and with your permission could I please show a fish specialist at our uni the pictures of your zeb. He is very good and will be able to tell you either way and what the best course of treatment would be. I know you can remove such tumours of koi, so you could go down that path. If that is the case depending on where you are (close to London) Im sure he would be happy to do it and I get 50% off the bill so it wouldn't cost too much. I am really sorry I hope I am wrong, I have zebs and they are my pride and joy so I cant begin to think what your going through.
Let me know f I can show him the pictures.
cheers.
Just seen this post and I am afraid I agree. It looks to me like a tumour of sorts. Leave all other fish out of the tank as it can be a tumour of viral aetiology. I am a vet student at the Royal Veterinary university in London and with your permission could I please show a fish specialist at our uni the pictures of your zeb. He is very good and will be able to tell you either way and what the best course of treatment would be. I know you can remove such tumours of koi, so you could go down that path. If that is the case depending on where you are (close to London) Im sure he would be happy to do it and I get 50% off the bill so it wouldn't cost too much. I am really sorry I hope I am wrong, I have zebs and they are my pride and joy so I cant begin to think what your going through.
Let me know f I can show him the pictures.
cheers.
Yes all my pics are free to anyone who wants to show them to others.
Got me baffled as to why this one zeb who is only a couple of years old has suddenly developed this problem.
He seems happy enough so quality of life is good for the moment.
Got me baffled as to why this one zeb who is only a couple of years old has suddenly developed this problem.
He seems happy enough so quality of life is good for the moment.
Looking a little better again..hope the trend continues Brenda
I hope & pray it isn't a tumor, pity London is on the other side of the world, Would be so interesting to see an op such as a tumor removal..
I hope & pray it isn't a tumor, pity London is on the other side of the world, Would be so interesting to see an op such as a tumor removal..
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Yes should of looked at Brenguns location, but it was late and I was very tired lol. I will send him the pictures today so should get a reply by Monday. It is strange I mean any living creature can get a tumour/cancer as its just over replication of cells but zebs grow so slowly and have such low metabolic rates I wouldn't expect it. Heres hoping its not!
Woohoo, 2 weeks and its looking loads better. No more meds, just clean water and uv. Now:
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You should have been a fish doctor Bren, It is looking very good...another month ya might not even notice it...might leave a scar tho.. Good Job
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Firstly great to see its reducing in size!
GOOD NEWS! Its not a tumour its a lymphocystis. This is an infectious viral disease that causes enlargement of cells (hence its tumour like appearance) Once infected there is no treatment it will naturally run its course in around 4 weeks. Lymphocystis rarely kill the fish its usually secondary bacterial/fungal infections that pose a problem with this condition. What have you been using to treat? I suspect its that treatment that has saved your fish so well done for your quick response! Unfortunately, there is no real way of ridding it from your tank. The 'bumps' you saw where enlarged cells acting as a 'viral factory' which will then release the virus into the tank. Are there any other fish with it? What you can do it completely dry out the tank and substrate/bogwood and leave it for 7 days this MAY work. Also there has been cases where the virus has infect humans, but don't worry our immune system can handle that. If infect you will notice worts/bumps on your hands or arms, just see the doctor and he will give you some antibiotics.
Hope this helps, you have been doing exactly the right thing! If you could tell me how you treated this/ husbandry that would be really helpful for further studies.
Thanks and well done again! You zebby is very lucky to have you!
GOOD NEWS! Its not a tumour its a lymphocystis. This is an infectious viral disease that causes enlargement of cells (hence its tumour like appearance) Once infected there is no treatment it will naturally run its course in around 4 weeks. Lymphocystis rarely kill the fish its usually secondary bacterial/fungal infections that pose a problem with this condition. What have you been using to treat? I suspect its that treatment that has saved your fish so well done for your quick response! Unfortunately, there is no real way of ridding it from your tank. The 'bumps' you saw where enlarged cells acting as a 'viral factory' which will then release the virus into the tank. Are there any other fish with it? What you can do it completely dry out the tank and substrate/bogwood and leave it for 7 days this MAY work. Also there has been cases where the virus has infect humans, but don't worry our immune system can handle that. If infect you will notice worts/bumps on your hands or arms, just see the doctor and he will give you some antibiotics.
Hope this helps, you have been doing exactly the right thing! If you could tell me how you treated this/ husbandry that would be really helpful for further studies.
Thanks and well done again! You zebby is very lucky to have you!
He looks great Brenda, It's a sign of your exceptional skills..Well done, Pat on the back for you...)
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Not feeling particularly clever as all he's had the last week or so is uv and clean water but I am pretty chuffed he is recovering.
Well..If you hadn't seen it & hadn't treated it like you had..He would prolly not be alive today...So in my book your a legend..