hello. i have had my goldfish for over a year now, and several months ago, somekind of "bubble" started to grow on his eyes. for the next several months the bubbles just started getting larger on his eyes. they wont pop or anythingl these bubbles on his eyes are very huge, and his eyes dont look the same as the other goldfish. whats wrong with him?
2006-11-28 12:37:27 · 9 answers · asked by True Smoker 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Here is a link to a information on a fish disease called popeye:
http://www.fish-forums.com/board/viewtopic.php?p=7429
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2. Popeye
Cause: Bad water quality. Stagnancy due to lack of filtration, infrequent water changes, or excess waste in the water.
Symptoms: The eye will begin to bulge from the socket. If it is not treated it could result in blindness or the eye may even fall out.
Treatment: Maracyn2, Maracyn-Plus with CopperSafe, Kanacyn, TriSulfa, Tetracycline, Erythromycin. Do water changes to remedy the quality problems and test the water afterwards to make sure that the levels stabilize
from: http://www.aquariumcorner.com/disease.htm
2006-11-28 12:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by Susan M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bubbles on the eye of a fish are more a symptom than a disease.
Pop eye is when the whole eye bulges from pressure beneath the eye, this again is mostly a symptom.
Do not confuse bubbles or pop eye with bubble eye or celestial goldfish which have natural bubbles growing around the eye.
As for causes, aeromonas bacteria commonly cause pop eye; Erythromycin or Neomycin are the drugs of choice for this pathogen. Also dirty water conditions can lead to this problem, regular water changes and proper filtration for bio and mechanical filtration are important.
High ammonia level (often a problem in new tank or improperly filtered, over fed established aquariums can also lead to eye infections.
Another cause is just getting poked in the eye. A methylene Blue dip, or treatment with Triple sulfa or Pimafix will help here.
For more information on medication visit this site:
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Medication.html
For complete up to date aquarium info:
http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/Aquarium_Information.html
2006-11-28 13:15:16 · answer #2 · answered by Carl Strohmeyer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it might be one of those fancy goldfish, that look funny wiht the bubbles on the eyes. I'd say it was normal... but you might take a picture and take it in to your local pet store, and ask someone.
2006-11-28 14:12:29 · answer #3 · answered by mason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its definitely down with some infection, a visit to the fish store might help
2006-11-28 12:46:18 · answer #4 · answered by zaraki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he just devoloped it and hes not like a bubble eye that has always had it its probably popeye
2006-11-28 13:11:48 · answer #5 · answered by Skittles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that is how it is. There are a lot of fishes that are like that and tat is normal. they are called the bubble eyed fish. trust me i study fish and hav a gazzillion of them..oooo did u know my favorite one is my baby koi and my fantail! :) ...anyways tat is normal.
2006-11-28 12:48:41 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-11-28 12:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by mrh p 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
sounds like somebody snuck it a crackpipe.
2006-11-28 12:39:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fish dont live too long may be sick.
2006-11-28 12:39:26 · answer #9 · answered by Grandma of six 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋