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	Long-horn Cowfish
amilner Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 654 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jul-2004	My juvenile (5cm) Long-horn Cowfish has recently developed a white, almost cotton-wool like, growth directly on the 'pupil' of its eye. It is behaving, eating and swimming perfectly well and doesn't seem iritated by the 'growth' but any ideas as to what it is or how to solve the problem would be most appreciated. Thanks [span class="edited"][Edited by 2004-07-05 12:02][/span]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
garyroland ---Prime Fish--- Posts: 7878 Kudos: 4010 Votes: 103 Registered: 31-Dec-2001	Although I've never heard of a "long-horn Cowfish" I can tell you that damage to the eye many times ends up as a fungus infection... There's a product that should be dosed as soon as possible, "Fungus Eliminator", that has had good results with eye problems. There's no time to waste. The fungus will spread and damage the eye, eventually covering the complete socket. --garyroland.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
amilner Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 654 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jul-2004	Thanks for your prompt response. I've found a website that has pointed me in the right direction.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Long Horn Cowfish is a SW species Gary . amilner, glad you found some info. good luck. ^_^
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
garyroland ---Prime Fish--- Posts: 7878 Kudos: 4010 Votes: 103 Registered: 31-Dec-2001	I should have known... One of the available antibiotic doses for saltwater may be the choice if bacterially related as most funguses are. --garyroland.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35


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