I was curious if there was any update?  As Canadian_Man mentioned I have a similar thing going on in my tank.  Unfortunately I haven't gone after this aggressively and now my female has very badly swollen lips.   I've tried a freshwater dip but I don't think that's going to cut it.  I guess I should look into setting up a hospital tank myself. 
 
Doug, Brad, you guys use this melafix stuff with positive results? 
		
	
		
		
		
		
			
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