need help with lionfish's eye

[rachnett]

our myles lion fish seems to have air bubbles in his left eye.. it is a little puffy and cloudy. Otherwise he is doing fine, eating like normal, active and color is normal. water quality is good, everything tests normal. All our other fish are fine; maroon clown, toby puffer, blue damsel, yellow watchman gobie, spotted mandrine, and all the star fish. Any idea what has caused this? And should i be concerned? Thanks for your help!! rachnett4@mchsi.com

 

[irenicus]

Sounds like your lion has popeye. If you have water quality is good, it may go away on its own. If it doesn't go away on it's own, your going to have to put him in a hospital tank and treat with antibiotics. Do a seach on the disease board for pop eye, that will get you started in the right direction.
My Pork Puffer had popeye after he scraped his eye on a rock. I kept the water parameters tip top and it went away after a week. Cleared up his cataract completely.. Go figure.
Hope this helps. :happyfish

 

[lions n nd]

Originally posted by Irenicus
Sounds like your lion has popeye. If you have water quality is good, it may go away on its own. If it doesn't go away on it's own, your going to have to put him in a hospital tank and treat with antibiotics. Do a seach on the disease board for pop eye, that will get you started in the right direction.
i'm with this :happy: