Pop Eye

[Sands]

I have three remaining fish and one has one pop eye and one v cloudy..is this bacteria from when my heater failed? I have done two 50% water changes and put Myxalin in the water..any suggestions please?

 

[colleen0309]

We need more info... what size tank? Water stats? Sounds like a bacterial problem to me, but without knowing more about your tank, we would only be guessing. Good morning and welcome!

 

[Sands]

We need more info... what size tank? Water stats? Sounds like a bacterial problem to me, but without knowing more about your tank, we would only be guessing. Good morning and welcome!
Thank you..Tank is a small 25litre, only got three black widows now as lost 4 fish last week...heater went wrong as was overheating water...probably why got bacteria...tank is established (around 3/4 yrs old) had water tested twice in last week, nitrate slightly raised but today all normal...been usinf Mxyalin (?) done three 50% water changes in last week.. use decloranated water and Stresszyme.The fish with pop eyeand cloudy eye now looks as had its fins nibbled..I know this happens sometimes when a fish is poorly..any advice most welcome Thank you

 

[colleen0309]

In my opinion 25L is a little small for Black Widows and they really should be kept in a group of 6 or more. That being said, it sounds like a bacterial infection to me, but I am no expert. Could you post the actual numbers from the water tests? I don't recognize the medication you are using. If it is a bacterial infection, I use Melafix and Pimafix together. It's always worked for me. How are the fish doing today? Keep up with the water changes. Make sure to use warm dechlorinated water. Good luck. If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask.