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michelsa Hobbyist Posts: 77 Kudos: 57 Votes: 12 Registered: 12-Mar-2005	I have a black shark. He's about 7" long now, I know he's going to have to have a new home soon being in my 55 gal, but every once in awhile he gets this white film over his eyes, gets lethargic, and does the dive and scratch thing on the plants and rocks. I am thinking that it may have something to do with Melafix, but i am not sure. I had a fish with fin rot and was treating him with the melafix. Anyone have an idea? chelle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
luvmykrib Fish Addict Posts: 585 Kudos: 256 Votes: 27 Registered: 08-Nov-2005	If you moved this post to the hospital forum you may get a faster response to it. Be sure to test water parameters and post those as well. pH, nitrite/nitrate, ammonia, temperature. It could be a nutritional problem or flukes(parasites) in the eye, or a problem with the water. Be sure to list any other symptoms as well, the fish's behaviour, is it gasping, bleeding, acting strange. All that info will help to get you on the right track. This site is also useful in identifying diseases. http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/information/Diseases.htm#Injuries Last edited by luvmykrib at 11-Jan-2006 19:13 Last edited by luvmykrib at 11-Jan-2006 19:15 "If you're afraid you'll make a mistake, you won't make anything." -Family Circus
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
Bob Wesolowski Mega Fish Posts: 1379 Kudos: 1462 Registered: 14-Oct-2004	It has nothing to do with Melafix but is a reaction to water conditions. If the filmy haze persists after two generous water changes (30%) in two or four days, consider the possibuility of a bacterial infection. In all likelihood it is a reaction to increased nitrates in the water that are irritating the eye and skin surfaces. __________ "To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research." researched from Steven Wright
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
michelsa Hobbyist Posts: 77 Kudos: 57 Votes: 12 Registered: 12-Mar-2005	The white film only lasted about 2 days and cleared right up. I tested the water parameters and the nitrates were a little on the high side, but after a 25-30% water change he got better. That was the only symptom he had. I did raise the temp to help get rid of the ich problem i was having??? chelle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:35
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	It's good to raise the temp. to get rid of Ich & water changes will prevent the Black Shark from having the white film on his eyes. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
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