Gill being covered

[goldfish]

Help!! I posted the other day about Morty (snowflake eel) who looked like he had a bubble like thing growing off of his gill. It now looks more like mucous or something growing on the inside of the gill. It is white and covering most of it. He does not seem bothered by it and is continuing to act normally. Could it be some kind of infection or just something normal that happens to eels? I don't want to lose Morty!!!

 

[pufferlover]

Goldfish I saw your post the other day and frankly I have no clue what it is you are seeing. I had hoped you would get some answers but it is something that no one may have seen before. I am going to move this to disease in order to hopefully get you more exposure to those who may have a idea.

 

[goldfish]

It looks like it's inside the chamber-a little less than it was earlier today. I wouldn't say it's the consistency of a marshmallow...also does not seem as "slippery" or "slimy" as mucous. Not really sure what it is!
He is still acting normally--eating and cruising the tank like he always does. I will keep an eye on him and keep you posted. Thank you.

 

[goldfish]

Yowza...he seems to still be acting normally so that is a good thing. I hope he doesn't choke! I would be lost without Morty.
He eats bloodworms, silversides, krill etc. He eats well (as all eels do!!) and is still swimming and acting ok. I am just keeping an eye on him to be sure he is breathing ok. Trey, I'm sure you are right and there is nothing I would "be willing" to do if that involves CPR or something. Any chance you wanna come up here to Cinci and give him a little mouth to gill?!

 

[goldfish]

It seems to have disappeared, so you are right and that it has gone away on its own. I'm still watching to be sure it doesn't come back. Thanks!