fish lip pimples

[PCrane]

My angel fish has pink raised pimples on it's upper lip. They are not fluffy white, but pink. He eats well and acts normal. They started growing about 1 month ago. Any ideas as to what they are and how to get rid of them?

[kira000]

Found this, does it look right?

Some of the common diseases or parasites that Angelfish can contract. These are treatments for Angelfish ONLY

# Ich (Ichthyophthirius multifilis) � Is an external parasite. Symptom - When it finds a host (your fish) you will see tiny white pimples that look like grains of salt on your fish.
# Treatment � If you want to go the route of not using harsh chemicals you can simply up the temperature in your tank to over 86 degrees F. and treat with non-iodized salt by using 2 Tablespoons of salt per 10 gallons of water, or make a strong bath of salt solution as a dip. If you have invertebrates or scaleless fish such as loaches, snails, plecos�etc. you will have to remove them before the salt treatments. Even with some chemical treatments it will tell you to not use on certain types of fish or invertebrates so please read the instructions on the bottle. To name a few chemical treatments for Ich - there is Quick Cure. Malachite Green and Methylene Blue can be used and can be sold under different name brands for Ich medication. Treatments must be given long enough to ensure that all of the parasites are gone. Once the parasite has embedded itself in your fish, the medications will not kill the parasite, but once the parasite releases itself from its host and is free swimming then the medication will do its job. That is why the treatment should last 10 � 14 days. Watch carefully for other infections, as secondary infections often occur once the parasite has damaged the skin on your fish.

[kira000]

Or it could be Lymphocystis.. look it up and see.

[PCrane]

Thanks for the tips, however, I don't think it's ick as the pimples are pink and only on her upper lip raising about 1/2 centimeter in height. Also, I don't think it's lymphcytis as this is a fresh water tank, and they are pink pimples, not white spots on fins, Plus, my angel fish eats well and appears healthy.

[kira000]

When i looked up the Lymphocystis, it did say the pimples could be a range of colours, from white, through to pink, as well as being a range of sizes from pin head size upwards...