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Growths on Tetras

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Question
Hi,
I have 10 tetras which I have been treating for white spot - but the spots have grown to become large white lumps. One has lumps around its eye, another two have a lower lip lump. Another has a small spot on its fin.

Two of the fish without spots have a crooked spine.
All fish seemed fine a few months ago apart from one having a small reddish lump ont he end of its tail. I thought it was damage from a bit from another fish.

Have I got Neon Tetra disease in my tank?

Thanks.

Answer
Hi,
I don't think the reddish lump is the Neon Tetra Diesease. Try the Tetra LifeGuard, it is use for treating fungus, ick, red streaks, milky or shedding slime, flukes, bacterial gill disease, mouth and fin rot, clamped or torn fins, and ulcers. Lifeguard may also be used as a preventive when adding new fish. It also destroys microorganisms that can cause disease in fish.
Hope this helps!
~Sam