MatthewLaw
New member
Greetings All- I hang out at a few fish websites and many people have recommended this site.
For my first post I need some help with my dwarf lionfish. I am not sure if he is sick or going through something I have never seen before.
I purchased him a week ago and despite seeing him eat at the LFS, he is not eating in my 50g aquarium (not uncommon) ---tank is well cycled and has a happy false perc in there.
A few days ago I noticed this white bulge below his dorsal fins and now it is starting to spread to the other dorsal spikes/fins. Some people thought fin rot. Some have suggested he is shedding unused venom. I have no idea and put him in a separate hospital tank and have been treating with pimafix and melafix. he is still not eating but this might be stress related. when i put food near him he swims away.
pictures are attached.
thanks for your help!! glad to be here. -Matt
For my first post I need some help with my dwarf lionfish. I am not sure if he is sick or going through something I have never seen before.
I purchased him a week ago and despite seeing him eat at the LFS, he is not eating in my 50g aquarium (not uncommon) ---tank is well cycled and has a happy false perc in there.
A few days ago I noticed this white bulge below his dorsal fins and now it is starting to spread to the other dorsal spikes/fins. Some people thought fin rot. Some have suggested he is shedding unused venom. I have no idea and put him in a separate hospital tank and have been treating with pimafix and melafix. he is still not eating but this might be stress related. when i put food near him he swims away.
pictures are attached.
thanks for your help!! glad to be here. -Matt