Fish question

[Andystl]

Let me start by saying sorry for no pics, I do not have a camera. I am going to try and borrow one from a friend but until then....
My Lemmonpeel angel is having a problem. There is a white growth on its lower lip. I first noticed this about a week ago, it looked like Chip (thats his name) had a little white zit on his lip. I got back from vacation yesterday and now it has turned into a growth. Any ideas? I will try to get some pics up later today (after work).

 

[Chelsey]

I'm thinking maybe a fungus? Does it kind of look like cotton?

 

[Andystl]

It looks just like a tiny ball of cotton on his lower lip. He shows no signs of stress and is still eating like a pig. I don't suppose I am lucky enough that this will go away on its own?

 

[Nanook]

I would try asking this in the fish disease forum here on Reef Central...they can help you fast when you need help.

Good luck with your fish.

 

[Shooter7]

Try specifically looking up under lymphocystis. My new swallowtail I got last Nov had this on her lower lip, then she developed some similar lesions on her gill covers. From what I found out, it was lymphocystis. Supposed to be basically like a viral wart. Said to keep water parameters clean and the fish well fed and healthy, and it would eventually go away on its own. It eventually did. Good luck.

 

[Andystl]

I looked under lymphocystis and think that is it. Going to do a large water change & hope for the best. Thanks for all of your suggestions!