About Christy Expertise I can answer some questions regarding freshwater fish ranging from their care to diagnosing common diseases or problems with the fish. I can also answer questions regarding the care and maintenance of an aquarium. I haven't had much luck with live plants, so can't help in that area very much. Not real good with explaining salt water or brackish set ups too well either. Also regarding goldfish, I have some comets, and have a little experience with them but mostly just general info on them. I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH ANY OF THE FANCY VARIETIES OF GOLDFISH. YOU MIGHT BE BETTER DIRECTING THOSE QUERIES TO AN EXPERT MORE FAMILIAR WITH THEM. If I can't answer or don't know something, I'll let you know, so don't be upset if I reject your question, I'll always explain why. I would just rather not answer then give an answer I'm not confident about.
Experience All personal, first hand, general fishkeeping experience. I've had fresh water aquariums now for about 7 years. I've had tropical/community fish tanks, African cichlids, South American cichlids, brackish water puffer fish, and a lot of other varieties in between.
Education/Credentials None, all personal experience
Question Hello.
I was gone for a few days only to return today and see that my Pachoo(sp)? has developed a large semi-clear, lumpy area, that has bunches of clear/whitish elevations almost like warts on the top of it's head. He or she seems to be fine otherwise as are the other creatures in the tank. I have a 90 gallon tank with 2 lg. albino frogs, a garamie, a large sucker fish, and 2 little scaveger fish. Any ideas on what this area on it's head might be about and how I can treat it? It occurred in 3 days. If you are familiar with such a thing. any help you can give will be helpful. Thank you, Shannon"
Answer Hi Shannon
I'm still looking up a few things before I get back to you. I'm kind of leaning towards a viral infection right now, and there is a few that are transmitted via frogs and a viral infection inflicting gouramis as well. What kind of gourami is it?
Any other symptoms showing at this point? Gotten bigger or staying the same, any redness on or around it? No ulcers? How are the fins and tail-normal or fraying? Is only the pacu affected then-the other fish are fine?
