cory with popeye? - Aquarium Advice

flushingfish · 11-18-2006, 10:08 PM

Any idea what could be wrong with this poleatus cory? both his eyes have become cloudy and popped out. He is a fairly recent addition to a 20g community planted tank.
water parameters are
ammonia=0ppm
nitrite=0ppm
nitrate=10ppm as of this morning.
There was a 25% PWC on Thursday
Also in this tank are
3 marble hatchets
6 neon tetras
3 poleatus corys
6 white clouds

No other fish seem to be afflicted I am attaching a not too good photo. Can anyone help?
Should I QT him?
He still moves about some and He was exploring the bottom of the tank for a little while l;ooking for food.

Devilishturtles · 11-19-2006, 01:47 AM

How long ago did you get the cory? If it was very recent as in, a few days ago, it may be caused from stress. Regardless, I would QT if possible and treat with an antibiotic such as tetracycline or maracyn-two. Popeye is usually caused by either a bacterial infection or severe stress.

HTH

flushingfish · 11-19-2006, 08:07 AM

Just got him on Thursday but unfortunately this morning before I could QT him he was belly up on the bottom of the tank. The others I got at the same time are thriving I guess he couldn't handle the stress.
I read up some on popeye and if it was popeye then he had it at the LFS. everything I've read says it comes from poor water quality. I work hard to keep my water pristine and all my other fish are just fine and dandy.

**Zagz** · 11-19-2006, 10:56 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss. He did most likely come that way from the lfs.

Devilishturtles · 11-19-2006, 01:26 PM

I agree with Zagz. Since you just got him, I would attribute it to stress and not something you did.

Sorry to hear about the fish.

LandGhoti · 11-19-2006, 02:37 PM

Aww, the poor thing. Sorry for your loss.