Clown Fish Lymph

[slackroot]

Ok excuse my newbieness here, I am very new to keeping marine fish although have kept corals for several years. ( I know I am weird.)

I fiance purchased a clown fish for me. He seems relatively healthy. Behind on of his front fins he has a lump with a white "head" to it. It looks almost like human acne.

I am told this may be a lymph, and I have also been mixed ideas of whether they are deadly or not.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[slackroot]

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[leebca]

A photo would help us help you.

Lymphocystis isn't really a sub-dermal lump (like acne). It sits on the surface, resembling an irregular clump of cauliflower.

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

If it isn't Lymph, then we'll need to see some photos.

Good luck!