roachslayer
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I've been researching this issue but can't find anything definitive. Anyone experienced this?
All my cichlids and angelfish have red bloodshot eyes today. Two angels died yesterday (but that was BEFORE there was any red eye issue). Clearly something bad is happening.
The top 2 causes I found online are a) Toxins, b) Bacteria.
Recent History:
2 weeks ago they got ich, treated and gone now via salt and high temps of 87F. Temp is now lowered to 84F, and some salt is removed via water changes. No signs of ich for several days.
Water:
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 80 (not good)
Theories:
If it is toxins... the only toxin I can detect is high nitrates, but I dont see anywhere online that that is cause for red eyes. I am unaware (though possible) of any other toxins/chemicals in the water, but I could add carbon in my filter as a precaution. I am dealing with the nitrate issue with 40% water change and a hefty 5x dose of Prime.
If it is bacteria, what is it? What to treat with?
All my cichlids and angelfish have red bloodshot eyes today. Two angels died yesterday (but that was BEFORE there was any red eye issue). Clearly something bad is happening.
The top 2 causes I found online are a) Toxins, b) Bacteria.
Recent History:
2 weeks ago they got ich, treated and gone now via salt and high temps of 87F. Temp is now lowered to 84F, and some salt is removed via water changes. No signs of ich for several days.
Water:
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 80 (not good)
Theories:
- They don't like salt (irritant).
- The nitrate is causing some issues
- They have a bacteria infection
If it is toxins... the only toxin I can detect is high nitrates, but I dont see anywhere online that that is cause for red eyes. I am unaware (though possible) of any other toxins/chemicals in the water, but I could add carbon in my filter as a precaution. I am dealing with the nitrate issue with 40% water change and a hefty 5x dose of Prime.
If it is bacteria, what is it? What to treat with?