gramma has swollen eye

[xtreme]

I had an anthias that had popeye. It progressively got worse over the course of a week or two. I was unable to catch it and treat it so I just hoped for the best and it did end up going away on its own. It might help to bump up your Mg a bit, as lance mentioned epsom salts is one form of treatment.

[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.

[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.