Filefish with popeye?

[Mikedawg]

Just noticed that one eye seems to have some swelling, cloudiness while other is normal; swimming behavior is unaffected, he eats normally, no hiding...…...all else seems unchanged and haven't noticed similar condition with other fish.
Hoping it is an injury and not a bacterial infection or parasite.
Thanks for any help.

 

[Big G]

That swelling is quite large. One tablespoon of Epsom Salts (plain USP with no scents added) per 5 gallon of tank water could help reduce the swelling. Can dose one more time in a couple of days.
But I would keep some Erythromycin (aka "Maracyn" - not Maracyn 2) ready. It usually works the best on eye infections.

 

[Mikedawg]

Thanks, like the idea of trying less "invasive" treatment first. How long would you recommend that I keep him in treatment; until I notice swelling going down?

 

[Katrina71]

Poor baby.

 

[4FordFamily]

That swelling is quite large. One tablespoon of Epsom Salts (plain USP with no scents added) per 5 gallon of tank water could help reduce the swelling. Can dose one more time in a couple of days.
But I would keep some Erythromycin (aka "Maracyn" - not Maracyn 2) ready. It usually works the best on eye infections.

What he said, although the photo is of coral, not a fish? Am I missing something? Lol

 

[Mikedawg]

What he said, although the photo is of coral, not a fish? Am I missing something? Lol

Ha ha, yeah a flowerpot "hosting" a file fish.

 

[Mikedawg]

Poor baby.

Happen to know where I can buy an eyepatch? Extra, extra small size of course, ha ha

 

[4FordFamily]

Ha ha, yeah a flowerpot "hosting" a file fish.

Oh wow I see it now! Nice camouflage, I should have known! .

Tough to see on my phone!

 

[Katrina71]

Happen to know where I can buy an eyepatch? Extra, extra small size of course, ha ha

Let me see if GI Joe has one in his footlocker.

 

[BestMomEver]

Oh wow I see it now! Nice camouflage, I should have known! .

Tough to see on my phone!

Whip out the readers! Your eyes need a little assistance!

 

[Mikedawg]

Poor baby.

Swelling went down by itself in three days and he has shown no problems since! Guess he/I got lucky

 

[Katrina71]

Happen to know where I can buy an eyepatch? Extra, extra small size of course, ha ha

I'm sure they make them for Barbie. That girl has everything!