gramma has swollen eye

Dez · #1 07-30-2010, 03:56 AM

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 · #2 07-30-2010, 04:27 AM

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 · #3 07-30-2010, 04:51 AM

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Argentiner · #4 07-30-2010, 07:40 AM

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.

fishytime · #5 07-30-2010, 11:56 PM

Ok......lets be clear about something here......popeye and a swollen eye are two different things.......if a fish has popeye it will usually show up in both eyes.....in which case good water quality and sometimes medication is nessesary to fix the problem......if its just a swollen eye, I would just leave him be and keep a non-swollen eye on him

lastlight · #6 07-31-2010, 12:48 AM

He's def showing much more promise today. He's moving from hiding spot to hiding spot and def wanted food when it was added. Until now I haven't been able to even see the other eye but it is perfectly fine.