strange growth on Sebastian!

[andunt]

i noticed about a week ago that something was going on with my betta. he wasnt as happy and active as normal. then i saw the growth.... im not an expert in fish care, but i have basic knowledge of what to do. im not sure what this is but its freaking me out and it is upsetting sebi. please help!!

[andunt]

sorry the pictures are HUGE! this was my first thread

[Tinthalas Tigris]

Ooof that looks terrible. I have no idea what that is. I hope somoene has an idea.

It is good you posted hi res images for that.

It doesn't quite look parastic, but definitely looks like some sort of tumor - like a cancer almost.

How long has your betta had this growth? When did you first notice? Have their been any changes in your betta habitually?

[andunt]

It started growing about a week or so ago. Maybe a little longer. No changes in his habitat. I replace half the water every 10 days or so. No changes in his food. He has been in some sort of a mood. Not as active. I don't see. Him ever mess with it. Well at least when I'm watching him he doesn't. I hope it's not cancer I have had him a year on may 4th. Is there anything I could put in his water to help if it isn't a tumor?

[bloo97]

Eeeww...
Cancer you say?
I posted a thread in betta fish health called...
Betta fish Cancer?
Check that out too.

[Tinthalas Tigris]

it doesn't look like an everted anus, But I honestly am not sure. THat looks like a very irregular growth.

[andunt]

im not sure what to do! i dont know if he is in pain. i doesnt look like its bothering him. he is a bit slower but he isnt just sitting at the bottom and he eats when i feed him.

[Neelie]

Originally Posted by Tinthalas Tigris

it doesn't look like an everted anus

probably because their anus is just behind the ventrils and infront of the anal fin and not there where that growth is

id say its cancer... looks like a tumor of some sort...
and if it is there probably isnt anything you can do except keep his water extra clean, add some aq salt, keep him warm and dont change anything like tank or food to avoid stress... nothing else i can think of really...

[Mister Sparkle]

usual suspects first...bacteria.

How's the water-change regimen? Try increasing water changes and adding salt. If that seems like it has an effect on the size of the "growth", continue with that. If not, consider a "one-stop-shop" medication. I don't like to jump right to medications, but that thing looks aggressive.