Help Please

[PanthyWanthy]

This morning I fed my fish.. Everything was fine.. I go to have a look at them this afternoon and my White Mollie has a big red bulging eye
Can anyone tell me or advise me what has happend and how to make him better
Thanks
Sue.

 

[wetwetwet]

Hi PW,

can you give us some more info,

water tests, other inhabitants...

could he have been attacked by tank mate?
or damaged on some sharp decor?

 

[PanthyWanthy]

Hi PW,

can you give us some more info,

water tests, other inhabitants...

could he have been attacked by tank mate?
or damaged on some sharp decor?

Hi www.. Again I havent been able to get hold of a water tester yet.. Looked at one the other day £17 is that right???

I'm not sure if he has been attacted but my rtbs does chase him alot but havent seen him attact him yet. also i have a large rock in tank, it could have a slightly sharp edging to it.. should i take it out just incase it's that?

 

[wetwetwet]

Sue you really need to get hold of some tests,

try the eSHa quick tests - very quick and easy to use as a guide.

this is the online store I use for alot of stuff

aquatics-online

It may be a case of pop-eye, this is notoriously difficult to treat and often linked to other problems/diseases. Medication will help but have excellent water conditions is more important.

Poor water conditions often seem to be the root of it - hence the need to get some tests.

I find the eSHa tests very usefull as a quick check and you are able to cut the strips in half or thirds to make them more cost effective - they work just as well

I wouldn't bother removing the rock unless you're sure this might have been the cause.

keep us upto date

 

[Orbitorly]

An eye condition, also known as bubble-eye among aquarists, but correctly termed exphthalmus. It is often a symptom of an internat pathogenic disease or an envioromental health problem rather than disease in it's own right, but is almost invatiably regarded by aquariasts as a the latter.

Causes: The protrusion of the eye is caused by build up of fluid in or behind the eye.

Predisposing factors: Poor water quality is a major predisposing factor - many cases respond to an improvement in water quality without any need for chemical treatment. Incorrect water chemistry may affect osmoregulation and other biochemical processes.

Treatment:Identify and treat/remedy the underlying cause. Prompt action, at the first sign of swelling, is essential to prevent permanent damage to or loss of the eyes. If there are no indications of pathogenic or parasitic disease, suspent and enviormental problem, i.e water chemistry or quality. Even if these are within acceptable parameters for the species, it is worth performing a a partial water change each day for 2-3 days, as this will often effect a cure.