sudden pop eye in lyretail anthias

psteeleb · 12/10/2012, 05:44 PM

Out of the blue an anthias got pop eye on both eyes. I've had a school of these fish for over a year and never had an issue with any disease or signs of any symptoms

I did notice my p04 on the rise (but not too high 0.1 ish ) and found my reactor was clogged so opened the valve and some residual GFO came out and clouded the tank slightly but that was about 3 days ago though I’m not counting it out. I replaced the GFO the next day (or 2 days ago) and up till today everyone in the tank looked fine.

This event seems to be isolated to the one fish (everyone else looks great) and there have not been any new additions to the tank in several months.

And ideas or suggestions are welcome

One more thing I just thought of: I started feeding Rods food about 3 or 4 days ago to add more meat, it's the pacific plankton (like a red mysis) not the normal mix

Mrscribbled · 12/10/2012, 06:22 PM

Pop eye is usually caused by trauma. Being its both eyes it could be bacterial. Espom salt will relieve the swelling. One to three ounces per five gallons. Can be used in display tank.

psteeleb · 12/10/2012, 06:26 PM

thanks - you also reminded me I added some TechM yesterday - a routine dosing but maybe an issue

if I add epson salt directly are there any other issues with a reef tank other then elevated Mg?

Mrscribbled · 12/10/2012, 07:28 PM

None that I'm aware of. Just make sure its pure Espom salt. My friend made the mistake of using some with fragrance. Ruined his whole tank.

denissepr · 11/29/2014, 04:17 PM

Just noticed that my male anthias eye is just like you described. Not sure what to do, everyone says to let him be and he will recover as long as he is eating, he is eating fine, but his top fins look bitten. Time will tell.

Dmorty217 · 11/29/2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by denissepr

Just noticed that my male anthias eye is just like you described. Not sure what to do, everyone says to let him be and he will recover as long as he is eating, he is eating fine, but his top fins look bitten. Time will tell.

I would use Epsom salt

12/10/2012, 05:44 PM	#1
psteeleb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 5,249	sudden pop eye in lyretail anthias Out of the blue an anthias got pop eye on both eyes. I've had a school of these fish for over a year and never had an issue with any disease or signs of any symptoms I did notice my p04 on the rise (but not too high 0.1 ish ) and found my reactor was clogged so opened the valve and some residual GFO came out and clouded the tank slightly but that was about 3 days ago though I’m not counting it out. I replaced the GFO the next day (or 2 days ago) and up till today everyone in the tank looked fine. This event seems to be isolated to the one fish (everyone else looks great) and there have not been any new additions to the tank in several months. And ideas or suggestions are welcome One more thing I just thought of: I started feeding Rods food about 3 or 4 days ago to add more meat, it's the pacific plankton (like a red mysis) not the normal mix __________________ A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner Current Tank Info: 110g Mixed Reef, LED's & T5's

12/10/2012, 06:26 PM	#3
psteeleb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 5,249	thanks - you also reminded me I added some TechM yesterday - a routine dosing but maybe an issue if I add epson salt directly are there any other issues with a reef tank other then elevated Mg? __________________ A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner Current Tank Info: 110g Mixed Reef, LED's & T5's

12/10/2012, 06:22 PM	#2
Mrscribbled Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,669	Pop eye is usually caused by trauma. Being its both eyes it could be bacterial. Espom salt will relieve the swelling. One to three ounces per five gallons. Can be used in display tank.

12/10/2012, 07:28 PM	#4
Mrscribbled Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,669	None that I'm aware of. Just make sure its pure Espom salt. My friend made the mistake of using some with fragrance. Ruined his whole tank.

11/29/2014, 04:17 PM	#5
denissepr Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 4	Just noticed that my male anthias eye is just like you described. Not sure what to do, everyone says to let him be and he will recover as long as he is eating, he is eating fine, but his top fins look bitten. Time will tell.