gramma has swollen eye

[Lance]

Originally Posted by lastlight

I know walmart has the epsom salts for cheap I'll poke around WWM and see what that's about. I'm hesitant to change the water chemistry at all even if it's safe. Mag's at 1400...bumping it may help?

Thanks guys.

My Bannerfish had pop eye a while back and I treated the display with epsom salts according to the dosage recommended on Wet Web Media. The salts had no effect on the tank and cleared up the pop eye in a few days. If I remember correctly I under-dosed a little though to be on the safe side.

[Lance]

If you go to the WWM website, look at the bottom left of the home page. You'll see a Google box. Click on www.WetWebMedia.com and type in epsom salts in the search box.

[lastlight]

Thanks Lance. Going to give it a shot tomorrow.

They seem to recommend different doses but I think I'll do a one-time dose of 1 tsp per 10 gallons.

[Dez]

I personally would let it run its course. I've had a couple of different fish that have had it and it went away by itself in a week. Just keep doing your regular water changes and feeding. Just my opinion.

[lastlight]

I do weekly changes and haven't missed a single one since startup. Perhaps I will watch this development the next few days before doing anything. I really don't want to mess with my water things are going well.

Yeah I'm like a see-saw. I'll keep everyone posted.

[edikpok]

do NOT! use epsom salts from Walmart! That is for feet therapy and is with additives! Instead, use the one from a health store that is used for human consumption. For $5 you'll got more than you've ever wanted!

[Argentiner]

I agree with Dez. My squarespot anthias had his eye all swollen about a month and a half ago and everything I looked up said to just leave it, keep the water quality good and it will go away. Took maybe a week or so and it was back to normal. I think as long as it's clear, it's probably from them scratching or hitting it on something. If it's all cloudy, you might have to treat it with something.