USMCfishcrzy
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My gold fish has an eye that is swollen and a like a bump on it. What could be the problem
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Sssea
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Sounds like popeye. Google image to see if it looks similar.
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USMCfishcrzy
Aquarium Advice Freak
What would be the treatment
Sssea
Aquarium Advice Freak
I've never dealt with it, but I know there are antibiotics out there for it. I would do more research to confirm before starting any meds that will stress out the fish. Also, I believe popeye is contagious, you may want to qt the fish to stop it from spreading.
jsoong
Aquarium Advice Addict
What kind of goldfish? Some have naturally "popped out" eyes.
However, if the eye is rapidly getting bigger, then it is likely a problem.
Much more information is needed to help you:
Tank size, history (how long set up, etc)
Age of fish, how long have you had it?
Water parameters, pwc history
Tank mates?
A picture of the eye?
This is likely one of 3 things:
1. An injury - in which case a bit of salt & pristine water conditions are called for.
2. A bacterial infection (aka pop-eye) - anti-biotic food is needed (suggests something with Kanamycin - eg. Medi-Gold) together with pristine water conditions. Severe systemic infection (ie dropsy) may also give pop-eye. Check for raised scales ... treating dropsy is another subject altogether.
3. A parasite - eye or brain flukes (sometimes you will see white flecks inside the eye - the flukes themselves.) Praziquental containing food is suggested.
However, if the eye is rapidly getting bigger, then it is likely a problem.
Much more information is needed to help you:
Tank size, history (how long set up, etc)
Age of fish, how long have you had it?
Water parameters, pwc history
Tank mates?
A picture of the eye?
This is likely one of 3 things:
1. An injury - in which case a bit of salt & pristine water conditions are called for.
2. A bacterial infection (aka pop-eye) - anti-biotic food is needed (suggests something with Kanamycin - eg. Medi-Gold) together with pristine water conditions. Severe systemic infection (ie dropsy) may also give pop-eye. Check for raised scales ... treating dropsy is another subject altogether.
3. A parasite - eye or brain flukes (sometimes you will see white flecks inside the eye - the flukes themselves.) Praziquental containing food is suggested.
