Swollen Eye - Help with Treatment
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:57 pm
Experienced Reefer, but new to the brackish puffer world. I have a Figure 8 Puffer alone in a 14 gallon tank - plans to upgrade in the future, but so far he seems content and I have been able to maintain stable water parameters. He has been in that tank for around 6 months now and just recently developed an issue with his eye. I need some help with options for treating him...
What I have done already -
Discovered the issue a little over a week ago and completed a 50% water change upon discovery. Then, removed Chemi pure from filter and began treatment with Melafix. After 7 days of treatment, there is no improvement. It doesn't appear to be getting worse, but it isn't getting better either.
About his tank:
14 gallon tank - regular maintenance includes weekly water changes 20%, plus freshwater top off.
Artificial silk plants + Spider Wood
aragonite substrate
11-13 ppt salinity with Tropic Marin Pro Salt
Ammonia - Always 0
Nitrites - Always 0
Nitrates - Always Below 20
He is fed frozen bloodworms and pond snails regularly. Also fed 1/2 clam once a week. He is still actively eating - normal behavior - always hungry! LOL!
His behavior is normal and his eye is functioning (I don't know how, but it is).
There are no other habitants in the tank with him.
I completed a 50% water change this morning and stopped the melafix treatments because they weren't doing anything anyway. I'm wondering if someone might have a suggestion on what I can try next? Do I need to run carbon for a couple of days to remove the melafix before using your recommendation?
I have on hand-
Melafix
Pimafix
Ruby Rally Pro
Coopersafe
Kanaplex
Obviously, I can get whatever is recommended, just wanted to list what I have on hand.
Picture attached. I took the picture immediately following a water change, so there is some sand clouding up the water.
What I have done already -
Discovered the issue a little over a week ago and completed a 50% water change upon discovery. Then, removed Chemi pure from filter and began treatment with Melafix. After 7 days of treatment, there is no improvement. It doesn't appear to be getting worse, but it isn't getting better either.
About his tank:
14 gallon tank - regular maintenance includes weekly water changes 20%, plus freshwater top off.
Artificial silk plants + Spider Wood
aragonite substrate
11-13 ppt salinity with Tropic Marin Pro Salt
Ammonia - Always 0
Nitrites - Always 0
Nitrates - Always Below 20
He is fed frozen bloodworms and pond snails regularly. Also fed 1/2 clam once a week. He is still actively eating - normal behavior - always hungry! LOL!
His behavior is normal and his eye is functioning (I don't know how, but it is).
There are no other habitants in the tank with him.
I completed a 50% water change this morning and stopped the melafix treatments because they weren't doing anything anyway. I'm wondering if someone might have a suggestion on what I can try next? Do I need to run carbon for a couple of days to remove the melafix before using your recommendation?
I have on hand-
Melafix
Pimafix
Ruby Rally Pro
Coopersafe
Kanaplex
Obviously, I can get whatever is recommended, just wanted to list what I have on hand.
Picture attached. I took the picture immediately following a water change, so there is some sand clouding up the water.