Goldfish oranda eye getting cover

[SooImSteven]

I've notice that my oranda left eye is getting cover up by his own body, and the right eye is slowly getting cover as well, what can I do to save her? And what causes it?

 

[jlk]

Hi! Do you mean her wen growth? This is normal and it will continue to grow until she is unable to see. The weight of her wen may also impair her ability to swim. Wen goldfish do require some additional care and wens need to be trimmed regularly under sedation by an aquatic veterinarian when they impair a fish's quality of life (ability to see, swim and/or eat).

 

[SooImSteven]

But from what I see, the white part under he's eyes is also covering his eyes.

 

[jlk]

That's part of the wen growth. Wen growth is not relegated to just the top of the head. It can also include the cheeks, under the eyes and the entire face in general.

 

[SooImSteven]

Alright, thanks for the info, now I probably going to find a fish vet or do it myself. Thanks for replies, this is my 1st post.

 

[jlk]

If you need help finding an aquatic vet, please let us know! This is not something I would advise doing yourself as its a surgical procedure that requires anesthesia (which can be tricky with fish).

Welcome to Aquarium Advice, btw!

 

[SooImSteven]

BTW, does anyone know a trusty vet around Tempe, Arizona?