Queen with Problem

[Sicklid]

My Queen has two distinct raised spots on it's side. I can't figure out what they are. It's under the scales pushing out, and there is a little white mucus coming from one. The fish is eating, and acting fine. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[Billybeau1]

Cant help you with the spots, I'm sure one of the experts will be along shortly. I have a question for you though. I have a fish that looks exactly like yours and my LFS sold it to me as a blue (isabelita). The Queen is a ciliaris. I kinda thought mine was a queen all along but didnt want to argue with the so-called expert. ARe you sure yours is a Queen ? Thanks

 

[Angela Short]

Billybeau1, I would question an "expert" that would sell you a queen or any large angle for a 72 I love those fish! Hope someone can give you a answer Sicklid, what a nice fish.

 

[Billybeau1]

Yes Angela, I agree. He knows I buy em small, enjoy them for awhile and then trade them in when they outgrow the tank. I knew when I bought her that I could only keep her for a year or so.

Come on guys and gals. Help this guy out. He's provided a nice picture for us to diagnose. I've seen this before but cant remember what it was.

 

[Angela Short]

I am sooo tempted at times to get one for my 80 but would get to attached. I bet someone will chime in tonight with a good diagnosis.

 

[Sicklid]

Thanks guys for the optimism. Thanks to Kelly(Puffer Queen) for helping me. It seems to be a bacterial infection. I will treat it as such.

Thanks again,

Tom