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i_spaz_out Hobbyist Posts: 94 Kudos: 67 Votes: 1 Registered: 10-Jul-2005	my female krib's eyes seem to have blown up like ballons (maybe the size of a mini m'm) and one has even seemed to have popped. it's kinda gross/sad. i think she rubbed up against something and caught her eye, but i'm not sure. does anyone know what's going on with my krib and if it will heal? also; is my krib now blind?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
JYJason Hobbyist Posts: 117 Kudos: 90 Votes: 1 Registered: 01-Aug-2005	That definately ssounds like popeye. I have had quite a few bouts with it in the passed, and have only ever lost one fish. The eye that has pooped is beyond help and the fish will most likely remain blind from that eye. However, it is possible to reverse the effects on the other eye with a hefty water change, about 50%, and some maracyn 2. The fish can adapt to only having one eye. I currently have three fish with only one that have been that way for almost a year. Good Luck.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Pop eye comes about from a number of sources. A big player in all of them is poor water quality. If it is just a bump and is exposed to higher than normal nitrAtes ect it'll get infected for sure. Poor water itself can cause pop eye as well. If you havent dont a water change yet, get us a set of test results including ph, ammonia, nitrIte, and nitrAte. Then do a water change. If you have melafix on hand dosing that won't hurt (be sure to remove any carbon). Once you post back with a bit more data we should be able to help more. ^_^[hr width='40%']"Has someone taken your faith? It's real, the [link=pain]http://babelfish.qwertydigital.com/" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link] you feel. The life, the love, You die to heal. The hope that starts, The broken hearts... I’ve got another confession my friend, I’m no fool. I’m getting tired of starting again, Somewhere new."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
trystianity Mega Fish Posts: 1028 Kudos: 926 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	I agree with what was said above, pop eye is almost always poor water quality/maintenance related..... Here's a template to help you give us some more info (from the sticky at the top of the forum): ENVIRONMENTAL DATA Water Parameters There are many things in a fish tank that can cause a fish to appear sick, when natural toxins or water chemistry are not just right. Ammonia: Nitrite (note the “I&#8221: Nitrate (note the “A): pH: Temp: If you do not have one or more of these, please take a bag of water to the fish store and ask them to test it for you. Most will do this for free. If not, try another store. Make sure you write them down so we can review the numbers with you. Tank Information Tank Size (gallons and dimensions if known (20 gal long versus regular 20 or 20 gal high): Stock List (Quantity/Species): Fish size for larger fish (a 5 inch angel or a 9 inch oscar has a different effect on water parameters than a half-dollar size angle or a 3 inch oscar). Filtration (ex: Penguin 330, Whisper 40, Fluval 204, etc). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additives Tell us what you add to your tank or replacement water like conditioners to remove chlorine/chloramine, fertilizers for plants, aquarium salt, pH adjusters, etc. Describe for us how often you use and how much. INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SICK FISH Be as descriptive as you can and provide pics, if possible (see the post about how to add pictures at the top of the hospital forum). We not only need detailed information about what you see ON the fish, we need to know about it’s behavior. This does not attempt to capture everything, but gives you some ideas on how to present what you are seeing. Don’t limit yourself to what is here. Examples of some physical attributes Pale, darker, grey fuzz/white fuzz/off-white fuzz, grey slimey film, blue haze, gold dusting, salt grains/spots, blood bordered white area, ulcer, pustule/boil, cloudy eyes, protruding eye, eroding fin, etc. Examples of some behaviors Lethargic, rapid breathing, sits on the bottom, hangs out at the top with head down (or head up), darting in a spiral fashion, swimming slowly without orientation, choking, flicking against objects in the tank or gravel
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	[link=Info from]http://www.aquariumpharm.com/disease.html" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] There is also a photo there this should help you. Pop-eye Caused by: bacterial infection, parasite infestation, metabolic disorders, and poor water quality. Symptoms: one or both eyes swell and project from the head. In severe cases, the eye can burst from the socket. Occurrences: Pop-eye typically affects only one or two fish in an aquarium or pond, and is not considered to be infectious. Treatment/Control: affected fish can be treated with MelaFix or PimaFix. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35


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