Need advice on my Blue spoted jawfishs eye

[Robert Ranciato]

Need advice I have had my BSJ for over 2 years when I went to feed him last night he wouldn't come out of his burrow like he usually dose he always eats like a pig. I noticed his eye was white a little popped out but I don't think it's pop eye I think he scratched it his eye looks ok under the swelling. He consumed a tiny bit but as of this morning he won't eat . I'm not Sure if I should pull him out. I have a 10 gallon qt tank set up and I have sechem kanaplex but it's a big ordeal to get him out. I'm currently running a lot of carbon and I have a uv sterilizer on my main tank. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I tried my best to get pictures

 

[Sharkbait19]

If you could try to get pics under white light it would help immensely with diagnosing the problem.
By the description, it does sound like popeye. It can heal on its own with good water quality, but it will only help to treat with erythromycin in a qt tank.

 

[ScubaFish802]

I'll tag #fishmedic to draw in some advice. While we wait for them, if you are able to post a clearer picture(s) in white light. That will expedite the help you receive

 

[Robert Ranciato]

I'm going to try and get some better pictures I really appreciate the help

 

[Robert Ranciato]

I have a few more pictures he is being extremely difficult with getting a good picture. I tried uploading a video but reef2reef is not allowing it not sure if I need to have a paid membership to post videos. I will try and get more as day goes on.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have a few more pictures he is being extremely difficult with getting a good picture. I tried uploading a video but reef2reef is not allowing it not sure if I need to have a paid membership to post videos. I will try and get more as day goes on.

Thanks for pics
Looks like a result of scratch or injury to eye
Treatment in quarantine will be Maracyn/Maracyn 1 which is ethromyacin for at least 5 days and assure you’re maintaining water quality especially ammonia levels
Feel free to add oxygen via air stone if desired

 

[Robert Ranciato]

Do you know where I can get that it seems to be a rx item?

 

[Robert Ranciato]

Thanks for pics
Looks like a result of scratch or injury to eye
Treatment in quarantine will be Maracyn/Maracyn 1 which is ethromyacin for at least 5 days and assure you’re maintaining water quality especially ammonia levels
Feel free to add oxygen via air stone if desired

I actually found it api makes it should I buy that brand? And just follow instructions? I really appreciate you help.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Api works
Fritz also has a product called maracyn 2 which contains it.
Follow the dosing instructions.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I actually found it api makes it should I buy that brand? And just follow instructions? I really appreciate you help.

Should be fritz Maracyn

 

[Jay Hemdal]

I have a few more pictures he is being extremely difficult with getting a good picture. I tried uploading a video but reef2reef is not allowing it not sure if I need to have a paid membership to post videos. I will try and get more as day goes on.

Linking to a private YouTube video also works.
Jay

 

[Robert Ranciato]

Linking to a private YouTube video also works.
Jay

Thanks Jay you always help me out with advice I really appreciate it.