why would a tropical fish eyes pop?

Question

my mother fed her tropical fish some sort of fish eggs from a wild fish .could this be why his eyes poped or could it be something else?

Answer 1

Pop Eye itself is not a disease, but a condition resulting from one of several possible problems: a bacterial infection (it can contract fungus as a secondary infection afterwards) environmental problems (poor water quality, etc) or trauma to the eye via an accident or injury from an aggressive tankmate. The fish may appear to have a large clear bubble over one or both eyes. The eye(s) will protrude out from the fish's head and may also be cloudy.

Treatment:
Only one eye bulging typically indicates that the problem has occured due to an injury to the eye somehow: the eye responds by swelling and retaining fluid buildup. Quarantining the fish and giving it clean water will help it to heal on its own with a little bit of time and isolation to reduce stress. Epson salt can help (1 tablespoon per five gallons; repeat with a half dose on day three as per WetWebMedia).

If both eyes exhibit symptoms, it is probably a bacterial infection. Treat with medication such as Maracyn, Penicillin, or Tetracycline. Neomycin sulphate (use 250 mg/gallon) is an antibiotic which is affective against a wide range of gram+ and gram- bacteria. You can find other broad spectrum antibiotics here. In advanced stages if there is a deep bacterial infection, it can be difficult to treat. Feed medicated food to the fish (it can be hard to get antibacterial medication inside the fish; most simply won't absorb). Medicate with antibiotics in a hospital tank to prevent damaging the biofilter in tanks.

Hope this helps !!

Answer 2

I doubt the fish eggs had anything directly to do with it. The most common ailment that causes this is actually a liver disorder but shows up as causing the fishes eyes to buldge and avantually literally pop out. It's called pop eye. The second most common cause is fish Tuberculosis. Both are serious and difficult to treat effectively. Tret the first with Furanace or Maracyn 2. Treat the second with Kanamycin and a very vitamin rich diet for 30 days or more.

MM

Answer 3

Nope, it is from POOR water quality...