Exophthalmia in marine fish

Vanessa

Good evening, marine aquarium enthusiasts. I have taken in a Clark's clownfish. But it has bulging eyes, unrealistically, and it resembles a goldfish "telescope." I understand that it shouldn't be like this; maybe there's still something that can be done. I don't have the opportunity to provide photos at the moment.

Rebecca1419

Mild bilateral exophthalmos may be a consequence of renal dysfunction. In this case, a slight reduction in salinity by 5-7 parts per thousand may have some positive effect. Severe progressive exophthalmos is usually associated with various bacterial infections, for which broad-spectrum antibiotics are used.

Nicole263

what antibiotics can be used. available. it seems like a bacterial infection, the eyes are really bulging out, not just swollen, like a telescope in the literal sense. from the front, it resembles a hammerhead shark.

Justin

Ciprofloxacin usually works well in baths for half an hour at a concentration of 0.5 g per 5 liters twice a day for three consecutive days. Since the infection is not external, the effect may be somewhat delayed, so do not rush to change the antibiotic. It is also important to monitor the quality of the water.

Anthony7814

Just a reminder, don't even think about adding medications to the riff; all treatment procedures should be done in a separate body of water with good aeration. And the saddest part is, in my opinion, that your fish will eventually pass away. The sea is not fresh water, and pop-eye, regardless of its cause, ends in 99% mortality.