White bumps on Goldfish tail?

[DustinJWagner]

Hello everyone!

Is anyone able to ID the white spots on this goldfish’s tail? One of the spots has been present for quite a while, probably several weeks. Since then however, I’ve noticed a few more pop up. The goldfish is swimming and eating normally. Water parameters are normal (0 ammonia and nitrite, 20ppm nitrate). I do once a week 50% water changes.

Is this anything to be considered about? Thank you :)

[Chick-In-Of-TheSea]

My first reaction was ick but that spreads (and kills fish) quickly. You say it’s been a few weeks so I don’t think it is ick. 
 

@Colu

[Colu]

That's not ick it could be the start of Epistylis that spreads a lot slower at lower temperatures it's difficult to tell for sure off your pictures if you don't have live plants what I would do is add some aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 3 gallons for 1 week and monitor for now

[DustinJWagner]

Thanks for the thoughts everyone. Epistylis is certainly on the table. Right now it is still confined to the fins.

[DustinJWagner]

Just an update, the white spots are still there but the fish is still behaving normally.

[Colu]

You could do a course of kanaplex in food that the recommended treatment for Epistylis @DustinJWagner

[DustinJWagner]

Thanks for the kanaplex recommendation @Colu that might be worth a shot.

It’s been about a month or so now. The spots are still there but the fish is behaving normally still!

Edited July 17, 2022 by DustinJWagner