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Hello, I have had 4 Eastern Newts in a 10 gallon tank for over a year and all are eating well and appear to be healthy. A few months ago three of the four developed a light colored bump approximately near where their tail meets their body. Their behavior has not seemed to change as they are all active and good eaters. I have a chiller maintaining the tank around 67 F and I keep the water very clean with a filter and frequent water changes. The tank has a few live plants and a black sand bottom along with good size smooth stones resting on the sand. There is also a piece of drift would at the bottom of the tank. The only other living things in the tank are 3 snails. I am very curious what these bump are on three of my newts. There have not been any additions or changes to the tank for at least 6+ months and the bumps on the newts have been there for at least 3 months. There is only one bump on each of the 3 newts, the fourth and significantly larger newt does not have this bump. I should also add that all 4 of my Eastern Newts are now completely aquatic and never leave the water. I appreciate any thoughts as to what this bump might be and if it is an indicator of something I need to try and remedy.
Thank you
-Sean
Thank you
-Sean