Will this little guy heal?

[Eye H8 Empty V]

So I accidentally left a failed pump exposed in my QT tank and my yellow coris wrasse decided to get himself wedged inside the output of the pump. One of his eyes looks pretty bad. This was on Saturday. He's swimming pretty wells and easting. I'd love some feedback if there was a way I can help him. Thanks!

-Billy

 

[Baronen]

that eye looks toast but if he is acting normally it can probably heal up

 

[Tired]

Oh geez, poor guy. That eye might be a goner.

If it was me, I'd start by adding some smaller PVC pipes for him to hide in. Good hiding places help to reduce stress, which he's got more than enough of- that has to hurt. Beyond that, watch closely for infection. Don't know that there's much else to be done. Hope he recovers.

 

[MnFish1]

This looks quite severe to the eye. That said - eye injuries usually recover. The problem here - given his activity level, etc- I wonder whether the suction against the eye has caused brain damage. I do not think there s anything to do - except observe

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

If you see signs of secondary infection (increasing white or red coloration) you could treat it with Maracyn 1 in a treatment tank, otherwise it is just a wait and see if it can heal issue (that can take 3+ weeks).
Jay

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

This looks quite severe to the eye. That said - eye injuries usually recover. The problem here - given his activity level, etc- I wonder whether the suction against the eye has caused brain damage. I do not think there s anything to do - except observe

So the full back of the tank is an overflow. The left side has 2 ports for return pump. The top pump was on ands he was stuck in the hole of the port for the bottom pump. So there was some suction but it was indirect. He's acting normal so I'm guessing he didn't incur brain damage but we'll see. I had the same assumption of my ex wife, j/k!

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

If you see signs of secondary infection (increasing white or red coloration) you could treat it with Maracyn 1 in a treatment tank, otherwise it is just a wait and see if it can heal issue (that can take 3+ weeks).
Jay

Is that the same/similar to KanaPlex? I have that on my QT shelf of goodies.

Thanks!

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Is that the same/similar to KanaPlex? I have that on my QT shelf of goodies.

Thanks!

No, Maracyn 1 is erythromycin and is better for treating gram positive bacterial issues which it appears, eye infections often are.
Jay

 

[MnFish1]

No, Maracyn 1 is erythromycin and is better for treating gram positive bacterial issues which it appears, eye infections often are.
Jay

Erythromycin is generally against gram positive - I have been surprised - how many gram negative organisms it also occurs. However - Yes.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Is that the same/similar to KanaPlex? I have that on my QT shelf of goodies.

Thanks!

While maracyn AKA maracyn 1 is proven most effective, kanaplex may work as it contains kanamycin sulfate but wont be more effective than ethromyacin

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

Thanks everyone! So will Maracyn Oxy do the same thing? I'm trying to find the ingredients but only see what the treatment symptoms are.

Thanks again!

Billy

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Erythromycin is generally against gram positive - I have been surprised - how many gram negative organisms it also occurs. However - Yes.

However, the gram negative ones it affects are mostly not fish pathogens....

Jay

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thanks everyone! So will Maracyn Oxy do the same thing? I'm trying to find the ingredients but only see what the treatment symptoms are.

Thanks again!

Billy

No - it is mainly Sodium Chlorite which addresses fungal issue and fin/tail rot

 

[Eye H8 Empty V]

No - it is mainly Sodium Chlorite which addresses fungal issue and fin/tail rot

Awesome thanks! I ordered some Maracyn 1 and Maracyn Oxy. If it get's worse/shows signs of infection I'll treat him with Maracyn 1.

You guys are awesome!

Billy

 

[MnFish1]

However, the gram negative ones it affects are mostly not fish pathogens....

Jay

What is interesting - is that it's more active against - for example pseudomonas and others - in alkaline conditions. I don't know whether that means pH 8 or 10 lol. But I totally agree with you