VF> fish. But now I look closer at it, all the scales seem 
 VF> to be pushed out from the body, giving it a 'furry' 
 VF> kind of look. The thing looks like a tiny orange ballon 
 VF> with fins. There does not appear to be any fungal 
I know it's some sort of infection or desiese if the fins are poking out, I 
remember reading a book about fish desiese and i read something about scales 
protruding from the body. i don't know what it is exactly but you should get 
some books from the library asap about fish desiese. hope i help you out.
                        later
                           ben h   
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