bump on the head?

clippo

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over the last couple of weeks my biocellatus wrasse has been going through some changes. First of all its lips turned pale blue, and now it seems to be developing a 'hump' on its head. Is this maybe a 'nuchal hump'? I suppose the other possibility is some kind injury... this fish seems to have a tooth growing out from the upper lip almost horizontally (by the red spots) which looks odd... hasn't got one on the other side..

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My melanurus had that happen. Unfortunately she was unable to eat and starved.
I think she ran into something while trying to bury herself in the sand.
Sad.
 
thanks :)

Thought I'd update this for future reference... yes sadly this fish died after a few days.

It had been in my tank for several months along with a H. melanurus and seemed to be doing really well. Very sad :-(
 
I had the same issue with a Potter's wrasse. Had the fish for almost 2 years and it somehow injured it's mouth. It stopped feeding and literally wasted away. A complete fluke of a way to lose a fish...
 
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