I think my fish is sick

[philippine_deep]

I have one domino damsel that I notice this morning that one eye was swollen,my tank is only 17 days old.Have anyone seen fish like this and should I take him out from the tank,
let me know what you think.

 

[gobylover]

Chances are if what you say is swollen,I say buldging,it is popeye.Are there any other fish in the tank?You can either get a hospital tank for it,which is almost a have to have in this hobby,or flush it and get a new one.I would say get another tank.It doesn't deserve to die.Popeye is curable,but the medication you need for it is an antibiotic and could effect your cycle.Although,if you want to try to cure it you could use a med called macaryn.I'm not an expert on popeye so I can't be 100% on the effects of this medicine.But I know antibiotics can effect your cycle.Sometimes though with good water conditions it is possible for it to take care of its self.But during your initial cycle,its iffy.I'm sure someone else with more knowledge on popeye will help you.hth

 

[beth]

This is what happens when you use live fish to cycle new tanks...they don't like breathing ammonia and nitrites.
Also, I am opposed to disposing of animals just because it is convenient. If we are that careless and thoughtless, then we shouldn't be in this hobby.
I would suggest that you setup a hospital tank for the fish, or do water changes in your current tank to bring down the ammonia levels. What are your current readings? Bringing down ammonia in your main tank will prolong the cycle. Don't add meds at this point.
[ August 29, 2001: Message edited by: Beth ]

 

[philippine_deep]

Thanks for the advise,yeah you we're right i think this one is a popeye desease.