Lumpy

[Lemonberry]

I have noticed that my axie has a small lump just on the right side of her right eye. it looks like it is growing just underneath the surface. it does not look sore or it doesn't seem to irritate her and she is behaving like her usual self however she has never been particularily active and is eating as per. any ideas why this could have accured and what to do?

 

[oregon newt]

It may be an abcess. Could you post a picture? What are your water parameters?

 

[sherylbobbins]

Ohhh... my Leui had one of them. It had absolutely no effect on her as far as I could see. It did leave a scar sorta thing on her forehead after it went away. You should keep an eye on it just in case though.

 

[Lemonberry]

Ohhh... my Leui had one of them. It had absolutely no effect on her as far as I could see. It did leave a scar sorta thing on her forehead after it went away. You should keep an eye on it just in case though.

Hopefully this will be the case!

It may be an abcess. Could you post a picture? What are your water parameters?

There was a slightly high ammonia level due to a new filter but this seems be slowing coming under control now. Haven't got a pic but i shall get one soon. It still doesnt seem to be irritating her/him (?) which is a good sign. Is an abcess harmful? What can i do about it. I'm trying to make sure the water quality is at it's best, is there anymore i can do?

 

[oregon newt]

Yeah an abcess is harmful. It's a localized infection. You should probably take it to the vet to get it drained. You should also do some water changes to get your ammonia down.