mFrame Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Got home tonight to find my female Clarkii clownfish with one very large bulging eye. None of the other fish in my tank show anything similar. This clown is the most aggressive fish in the tank and chases everyone away from her bubbletip anemone. About a month ago she even gouged my male Clarkii. Is this something that needs to be treated or should I just wait and see? It appears similar to fish I've seen with pop-eye, but I have no reason to suspect a bacterial infection. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 That happened to my lawnmower blenny. It went away after a few days. I think it'll be fine if just left alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbnj Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 (edited) It's Fish Pop-Eye: http://www.fishlore....fish-popeye.htm I had a a Blue Reef Chromis that survived 2-3 months with it before it died. Edited January 21, 2010 by pbnj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 After reading this by Fenner, I'm thinking it's not pop-eye. According to him swelling in one eye is normally from eye trauma. Agree? Pop-eye FAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Yeah, I really think its just the fish version of a "black eye". As I mentioned, my Lawnmower Blenny had the same thing happen to him. I came in one morning to look at my fish and his eye was all bulging out. Three days later it was fine. I would wait at least a week before getting alarmed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I think its pink eye and you are hosed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mcallahan Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 actually I agree with Derek. He probably just injured somehow and it will be fine. I think one of mine did that once as well. If it doesn't go away after the weekend, then I'd suspect something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I think its pink eye and you are hosed... **** Scott Baio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 a friend of mine had a coral beauty that would get pop-eye and when she did water changes it went away... if it doesnt go away then that might be worth a try... just sharing her experience....Lets hope the poor fishy just has a black eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polarbear Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 My sixline had it when I came back off of a trip. I didnt do anything to treat it and it lost his eye. I know others on here are way more experinced then I am but keep a close eye on it becuase you never know what it could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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