Popeye?

[Spookyclemente]

So I just noticed on this fish its eye is sticking out ALOT it wasn’t like this about a day ago I have never had this happen. He’s still doing what he normally does but what do I do to help this?

 

[Jay Hemdal]

So I just noticed on this fish its eye is sticking out ALOT it wasn’t like this about a day ago I have never had this happen. He’s still doing what he normally does but what do I do to help this?

That is pretty common in anthias and is caused by some trauma. As long as the same thing doesn't happen to its other eye (a second injury) then it may heal. This eye looks pretty bad, the fish may lose that eye though.

There is no effective treatment for eye trauma like this. Antibiotics would be indicated if the eye turns red or cloudy (indicating an infection). Google will tell you to use "Epsom salts", but that is a treatment for FW, not SW fish.

Aquarium Fish: The ‘Eyes’ Have it: A Review of Eye Health in Aquarium Fishes

Aquarists need to inspect their fish closely every day, for signs of impending health problems. It is much easier to resolve a problem when it first starts, than to attempt a drastic emergency treatment when the fish is close to dying.

reefs.com

 

[Spookyclemente]

So I just noticed on this fish its eye is sticking out ALOT it wasn’t like this about a day ago I have never had this happen. He’s still doing what he normally does but what do I do to help this?

That is pretty common in anthias and is caused by some trauma. As long as the same thing doesn't happen to its other eye (a second injury) then it may heal. This eye looks pretty bad, the fish may lose that eye though.

There is no effective treatment for eye trauma like this. Antibiotics would be indicated if the eye turns red or cloudy (indicating an infection). Google will tell you to use "Epsom salts", but that is a treatment for FW, not SW fish.

Aquarium Fish: The ‘Eyes’ Have it: A Review of Eye Health in Aquarium Fishes

Aquarists need to inspect their fish closely every day, for signs of impending health problems. It is much easier to resolve a problem when it first starts, than to attempt a drastic emergency treatment when the fish is close to dying.

reefs.com

So should I just leave him and see how he does?

 

[Jay Hemdal]

So should I just leave him and see how he does?

Yes - at this point, there is nothing to treat in terms of an infection.

 

[Spookyclemente]

So should I just leave him and see how he does?

Yes - at this point, there is nothing to treat in terms of an infection.

Update the eye went back to normal. That was fast

 

[larrysaltisfun]

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