My goldfish has popeye caused by stress, hes ok now but will his eyes go back into place?

Answer 1

Eventually the eye will deflate
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Answer 2

Popeye is a bacterial infection generally caused by poor water quality, although it can also be caused by an eye injury that becomes infected. The main symptom of Popeye is that the eye starts protruding from the head, and if left long enough without treatment, the eye can actually fall out. Popeye is generally not fatal (unless it is not treated and the infection is allowed to spread), and with proper care, the eye will sink back into its socket when cured.

Popeye Treatment

If the fish is in a community tank, isolate him in his own container. This is not because popeye is contagious, but rather for the affected fish's safety and so that it can be medicated and the water quality monitored. If the fish is already isolated, do a water change immediately upon noticing the condition.

Because popeye is a bacterial infection, you'll want to treat it with a broad spectrum antibiotic. Recommended medications are: Ampicilex (Aquatronics), Penicillin, Maracyn 2, and Amoxycillin. Follow directions on the medication you choose, but keep the fish's water absolutely sparkling clean during treatment (and afterwards, of course).

Answer 3

I didn't realise a goldfish could get stress - how can they remember what they're stressing about? Is that what causes the stress? Not knowing?

Answer 4

Yeah they will go back into place.. If it doesn't, then your fish is having a problem and it would then be time to bring it to a vet ? But don't worry, my grandfather's goldfish once had it too, but it turned out fine..

Answer 5

Popeye is not caused because of stress...it could be because of excessive chlorine in water.

Answer 6

are you sure that you dont have pop eyed goldfish?