Cauliflower disease?

[localfreak]

Why can't I find any threads on Cauliflower disease? (lympho- something?) I know this is what my clown has and have been told just to provide the best water quality possible and all the proper nutrients in the food and it will go away. Well, I have been doing this for two weeks and its looking worse.
1.) How long does it normally last?
2.) He's eating good and acting normal... is there anything else to try?
Please help! Its my office aquarium and everyone is worried about him! (also everyone keeps bugging me about if he is going to be ok...trying to stay positive for them)His buddy is fine with no signs what soever.
Thanks in advance!

 

[ericsnook5]

if what you have is lymphocystis, this is a pretty good overview of the disease, including mortality/morbidity as well as alot of information that may not be as important to you.
Regardless it's a quick, easy read.
Good luck
Eric

 

[ericsnook5]

link

Ok, the last link didn't work for me. Here it is

 

[localfreak]

Thanks Eric!

 

[leebca]

Here's some additional info. Maybe you're not spelling it right for the search function?

Lymphocystis
No known cure if it is Lymphocystis, but Iââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢ve known the Neon Blue Goby (Elacatinus oceanops) to actually eat it off of some fishes. Remove as much stress from the fish as you can and be sure to be feeding it properly. See this post on nutrition:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=785228

Photos of fish with Lymphocystis
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/viraldislymph.htm

Short Thread on ID and handling Lymph:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=768459