[Doctor Wang]

Hey all, I finally decided to join this forum, you all are great for answering questions, well I got a yellow tang just about five days ago and he has a lump on his back, I'm not sure what it is and I have searched every where to figure it out, I tired to take a picture of him, but he hides, a lot! Any ideas? he's about 3 inches, bright yellow, lively, no heavy breathing, and he eats pretty well. My other fish is fine, and the chemical levels in the tank are all green.

Thanks for all your input!

 

[schmnr]

Could be a tumor, fish can be effected by a lot of the same things we can be effected by.

 

[VWD]

Not sure what it maybe, Even if I saw a picture I still may not be able to help, I think so long as he is still eating and looks good maybe it's nothing to worry about. I have seen some really ugly messed up fish before that lived for many years. I'm talking people didn't want to keep them they where so ugly, LOL

 

[Salty O'Shen]

welcome to TRT!:wavey:

i agree that as long as he's acting like a happy fish, not scraping himself on things, eating well, staying active, it's probably nothing that you can do anything about...even if it's a fatal condition, it probably isn't contagious...just keep an eye on him and if u get a pic give everyone a second shot to chime in.

 

[Loverotties]

+1 just keep your eyes on him.

 

[Doctor Wang]

Sounds good, thanks a lot, I'll keep an eye on him and try to get that picture.

 

[cutietwo]

welcome to trt! ditto just watch him. yellow tangs are so awesome congrats!

 

[ktellerman]

Welcome! Make sure he eats his greens and keep an eye on him like the others said. Hope he's OK!!

 

[Doctor Wang]

Will do!