What is this? Can someone please ID

[tallreefguy]

So I came home from work today to discover my cowfish had some white buggars growing on it. It also has 1 cloudy eye. It looks like white lumps of fungus or something on him.

What is this? What can be done?

Thanks,

 

[Triton_Z]

Maybe flukes from your picture. A freshwater dip could confirm and treat this infestation (immediate relief, but likely will not get them all), however I don't know if there are any special precautions with a Cowfish. Maybe another can provide some more information and insight.

Bacterial, fungal, and/or protozoan infections are strong possibilities as well.

Any other behavioral symptoms, like flashing (scratching, rubbing) or poor appetite, heavy breathing?

 

[tallreefguy]

Not really any behavioral symptoms. Occasionally he has been rolling in Xenia. For whatever reason just does a barrel roll in the xenia. Not rubbing hard, or trying to get to the rock.
Still eats just fine, breathing is good.

 

[jcmjoe]

Is it lympho? My dogface Puffer has similiar growths and eats fine and has normal behavior, has been through prazipro, cupramine and maracyn. Still has the little "cauliflower" growths. No treatmant I believe if it is lympho. Has to run its course.

 

[tallreefguy]

Ok, thanks guys. It doesn't seem to be getting worse, but I'll keep an eye on him.