Bumps on Snout - Can't Close Mouth or Eat

[prettyfishy76]

I recently moved my heard from a tank that decided to go into a 2nd cycle. I placed them in a well established tank that had parameters that were appropriate to place livestock in. It has been running for 7-8 months. The temperature is at 74F. The tank that they were in was kept at 73F.

I have an h. Erectus seahorse that, since yesterday evening, has developed bumps on the end of its snout. The bumps are on each side and the bottom. It cannot close its mouth and cannot eat. When I look inside the snout, it looks like the bumps have created the swelling that is keeping her mouth open. The coloration is red/pink. The seahorse wants to eat, but cannot.

Please take a look at the attached photos and give me your feedback. I am severely worried about this creature. If there is any treatment that I need to get started, I will take suggestions so that I can start ASAP.

 

[corriekuilder]

Seems like a inflammation of some sort,or bacterial infection.

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[corriekuilder]

snout rot: Snout Rot is commonly attributable to either severe bacterial infection (usually Costia sp.) or to external fungal infection of Saprolengia sp.. Initial symptoms include discoloration and slight swelling in the area, refusal to eat, and lethargy. As the disease progresses, the tip of the snout will inflame and erode, inhibiting the fish's ability to feed. This is a difficult malady to cure, and often progresses to the point where the snout is damaged so badly that feeding is no longer possible.
treatment is a topical solution of high-dose Sodium Chloride, which is safer if ingested. Antifungal medications such as Nifurpirinol or Phenoxyethanol are also very effective but unless ingested by the fish, must be used in the tank and can be damaging to other inhabitants.

skin errosion: same as above



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[rayjay]

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[prettyfishy76]

Thank you for the help, everyone.

I have the seahorse in a 10 gallon hospital tank. The chiller is hooked up, so the temperature is at 69F. I talked to Dan from Seahorse Source and he told me to dose the tank with Furan II and some B12 to stimulate the seahorse's appetite. The largest bump seems to be getting less swollen, so I'm hoping this treatment helps. The seahorse doesn't want the frozen mysis, so I have been giving it live brine shrimp that has been swimming around in the Zoe solution. The fish's color is dark and it is breathing normally, so I'm hoping it is on the road to recovery.

 

[JenC2012]

How did it turn out? Is she okay?