Guppies have Popeyes. What should I do?

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guppycory

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I have 5 guppies (2 males, 3 females) and 3 cory cats in 20g tank. A week after i put guppies in the tank, i found 2 female guppies had a popeye on only one eye each. What should i do?
 
Well treatment is easy, daily water changes of 50% with the addition of Epsom salt to draw out the fluid behind the eye. Add 1 tablespoon of salt for every 5 gallons, then replace the Epsom salt you removed during the water change.

Next the cause should be addressed, this can be a bacterial infection, injury, or signs of poor water quality. Since you have multiple fish I'm guess water quality. Do you know the actual water conditions? Was the tank properly cycled?

Here is a good link,

Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle and cycling. Methods for ammonia, nitrite removal.
 
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