Manny Tavan Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 He seems to have developed a swollen eye overnight. From what I read there isn't much I can beside providing good water quality and feeding him. Anything else I should do? not sure why it happened Hard to take a picture, he swims a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Sorry to hear. I know that Terry and Tewsly at Seahorse successfully treated an Achilles for this a couple of months back in the shop... maybe check in with them and see what course of treatment they used? It recovered really well and was a beautiful fish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ReefBox Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Manny I gave found tat a couple good water changes and quality food speed up recovery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, albertareef said: Sorry to hear. I know that Terry and Tewsly at Seahorse successfully treated an Achilles for this a couple of months back in the shop... maybe check in with them and see what course of treatment they used? It recovered really well and was a beautiful fish. That might be my fish. Terry had him for over a month and i’ve had him for a month now Edited May 29, 2019 by Manny Tavan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexinverts Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I was told to try kanaplex with an angel that had a similar injury. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusprime3605 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Maybe try, and give it a little bit of spinach, with some olive oil [emoji847]Carry on.... Sent from Atlantis 🤙 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Quite the comedian that one is☝️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Best pic i could snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntoTheMystic Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) My chief concern when this happens is the greatly increased likelihood of recurring and worsening injuries to the same eye. As the the critter can't see out of it for the moment, it's much more likely to bonk it against something unforgiving, such as (shudder) live rock, which could make for a ragged insult that would forever luxate the lens and blind that eye. If you're able, consider moving this animal to a hospital tank with few objects that could worsen that eye. The greatest risk there is this animal bolting blind into something during capture. Go easy with this. Depending on the situation, a fish trap might be the way to go. With the Rockfish eye injuries I treat at HMSC, seems like when they have had one, they are much more likely to continue to have them. Good luck with this and please keep us posted. Beautiful animal. Edited May 30, 2019 by IntoTheMystic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 He probably got injured being chased by the yellow tangs when he first went in a few days ago. He was the last tang to be added but he’s now the boss and no one chases him anymore. Hopefully he’ll heal without having to take him out. I feel the stress of taking him out and eventually reintroducing him again to a tank full of tangs will be more harmful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyCrabs Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 My tailspot blenny gets something similar, not sure what it is. Eye clouds over and is swollen. I use seachem stress guard and it seems to go away. It will make your skimmer go nuts though. Not sure how many times mine has overflowed on the floor due to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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