pop-eye?

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dameono4

it looks like one of my fish has pop-eye. was wondering what causes it and will its spread to my other fish. also my maroon clown looks like it has been beating up on it.

Thanks, chris
 
I treated with those maracyn tablets (i think it was maracyn or maradel. it'll say popeye) and changed with freshwater (in a QT).

-Catherine
 
here is a pic of it, its a new green chromis i got. will this spread to the other fish? if it will im going to buy a quantine tank tomorrow.
 
Amanda is our fish expert. Try PMing her with the link to this thread. I don't believe it is contageous.
 
It won't spread. If I'm not mistaken it's commonly caused by an injury (running in to a rock) or a dirty net. It's always a good idea to wash your nets with hot water after using them.

If left unchecked an infection inside may grow and cause the eye to burst. This could result in death.

It did take a week and a half of QT, every other day water changes, and antibiotic to clear my damsel up.

Here are some pictures of what mine use to look like. I treated him in a 1 gallon mini aquarium (with filter and light). My regular QT was in use for a new fish and the 1 was already set up. He was happy under his rock until he got better. PVC pipe helps too because it won't hurt them like a rock will.
Good luck,
Catherine
 
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