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	Cichlid lost an eye - swelling, anything I can do?
aregma Hobbyist Posts: 60 Kudos: 22 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Mar-2004	Hi, I was just wondering if there is anything I can do to help the fish. I have a cichlid that lost an eye, and they eye is swelling, 1/2 white 1/2 red. It also looks very puffy. Is there any sort of medication I should apply directly on the wound, or in the water? Anything else I should do? Any advice is appreciated.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
Stella Big Fish Posts: 387 Kudos: 974 Votes: 16 Registered: 23-Feb-2003	Keep checking for fungus or infection - I would add some melafix to the water to try and prevent any fungus or infection. HTH a little, Stella
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
jester_fu Big Fish Posts: 395 Kudos: 522 Votes: 12 Registered: 26-Jan-2004	I'd just keep your water quality VERY high. That means more regular water changes and much closer monitoring of the tank parameters. Adding some Melafix wont hurt, but i'd avoid it if you can and let him self heal. My guys are constantly taking chunks out of themselves, as they like to dig around the drfitwood in the tank and try to move it... and all i do is a water change at the sign of injury, then monitor the tank parameters. They always heal up well. PS: My idea of ideal tank parameters is: Ammonia = 0ppm Nitrite = 0ppm Nitrate = <5ppm
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
aregma Hobbyist Posts: 60 Kudos: 22 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Mar-2004	Thanks for the tips. My tank conditions are pretty good, ammonia 0, nitrites 0, nitrates 10. It looks very swollen (does this mean infection?) as in its puffing up and a deep pink color. He still eats but hides in the corner most of the day. Is there anything I should do to decrease the swelling? Would melafix help it? I was thinking of moving him to his own tank and dosing it with melafix
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36


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