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Hi friends!

I have a question about one of our dwarf pea puffers. We've recently noticed a pair of nubs beneath their mouth. No other signs of distress that I can see -- still social, active and eating. The tank has two other dwarf puffers and a Florida flag that aren't exhibiting any similar symptoms.

What's really curious is that the bumps appear to be symmetrical; one on either side of the chin, and nowhere else on the body.

Might this be early lymphocystis?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Also, checking the amount of debris on your picture, it seems you are not doing cleaning enough, which is a source for itch bacteria. My usage in this case is one 30% water change per week until it stabilizes, then once every 2 week, depending on your filter. Be careful with the water changes if you decide to treat.