Does my PT have HLLD? *pics*

[jacob30]

Here is what the expert says :

"Lymphocystis is an infectious viral disease of freshwater and saltwater fishes that causes cell enlargement (many more times than normal cell size), also called hypertrophy, usually on the "skin and fins. "

It says it right there "usually on the skin and fins" so yes it can be in both places. Thats if you believe this guy:

Adrian Lawler, Ph.D.
(retired) Aquarium Supervisor (l984-l998) J. L. Scott Aquarium Biloxi, Ms

 

[dones20]

i stand corrected and i have no problems admiting this i just learned something new today

 

[C4SxM5]

updated:
the PT hasn't changed at all, still very active, eats well, and doesn't look bothered by the white markings on the one side. I've left him in the tank, done a water change, and have positioned my feeding to the PT so he gets feed the most. will keep everyone posted if anything changes and I really APPRECIATE all the response everyone has given!

THANKS!

 

[C4SxM5]

update. fish is still eating fine and the white spots are slowly going away but leaving a pit/scare. also, the fin on the side with the white dots looks like its losing some fins (shaggy). is he going to croak soon? or is there anything else i can do?

 

[limitdown]

Lymph is often isolated to the outer edges of the fins, but I have seen serious cases of it where big nodules start to develop all over the body. The open nodules are then very prone to secondary bacterial infection.

If the pits become red and/or growth starts to develop, you might need to move him to a QT and put dose antibiotics to help with the secondary bacterial infection. It's a bit like with humans, sometimes rhinoviruses and coronaviruses often cause the common cold (cough, runny nose, etc.) but the infected mucus membranes leave you open to secondary bacterial infection by staph and strep bacteria. In these cases, some type of broad spectrum antibiotic such as Augmentin or Cedax might be prescribed to prevent secondary infection.