HUGE clear bubble over the eye

[kigs]

Not sure if this thread belongs here -

Borbonius I've had for almost a year now (healthy throughout the whole time, no problems) all of a sudden became extremely reclusive for couple of days. I thought not much of it till I saw it today.

It has a huge bubble over one of its eyes - clear, but almost 2x ~ 3x the size of his good eye. Is this same as a pop-eye? *Only reason I ask is because I can clearly see its eyeball(?) at a normal size inside double layers of the oversized bubble. I can't think of what could've triggered this... and I'm kinda sick to my stomach about it since I've had this fish for so long - any help would be appreciated...

 

[reefman]

it probably got injure fighting or something. improve water condition with w.c. should help.

 

[kigs]

I was thinking of catching it and releasing the build up w/ a needle... but is that even the right thing to do in this situation? I'm getting a new batch of SW ready for a w/c but I feel uneasy just not doing much more.

 

[reefman]

heres some good advice
http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/compldiagnodisease/a/aa053001.htm

 

[Fragmented]

Had that situation with a fish and it cleared itself up in a week

 

[Domboski]

Don't pop it. My Sharks had a similar issue. Make sure you don't have any other fish that will pick at its eye. Keep the water pristine and it should go away on its own. If not, you can use furan2 in a QT.

 

[kigs]

Ok - gonna keep the water clean and pray that it clears on its own. Someone on another board recommended antibiotic food; anyone know of such things? brand name and etc?

 

[duke62]

maybe some garlic extreme

 

[Vir]

i had the same problem i use garlic extreme in the food and it went away :goldfish2:fish:

 

[chazertis]

pic?

 

[QUESTIONMARC]

dont bother with garlic extreme.. go to the supermarket.. buy a bottle of minced garlic in oil for $2. squeeze it out of the bottle with a spoon.. its the same thing... when empty.. fill it up with water and shake.. poof.. brand new bottle of garlic.. been using the same bottle for 2 years. Same exact thing you are going to pay 15$ for.. except.. 1/100 fraction of the price.