Bangaii with an eye problem (only one eye) with picture. Not sure what to do

[dvleemin]

Today we noticed that one of our two Bangaii's has a sort of cloudy eye. Other eye looks normal. We've only had the pair for a week.

Both are eating well, and showing no other signs of problems. No other fish in the tank have issues.
Here's a picture:
UPDATE: Picture removed as I made it annoyingly big. See next post

Anyone know what this is?

Darryl

 

[dvleemin]

Went and took a better picture.

Here's the small version:

Here's a link to a very high resolution picture:
http://www.chasmconsulting.ca/bangaii_eye_problem2_large.JPG

Darryl

 

[b0bab0ey]

Looks like a growth or infection to me, but an injury is not completely out of the question either. Is it bulging at all? Like it's swollen?

 

[dvleemin]

Looks like a growth or infection to me, but an injury is not completely out of the question either. Is it bulging at all? Like it's swollen?

Hi,
It is bulging a little bit, although it is hard to tell. Almost positive it wasn't there last night.

Darryl

 

[b0bab0ey]

Hi,
It is bulging a little bit, although it is hard to tell. Almost positive it wasn't there last night.

Darryl

I would start by treating with Epsom salt. One table spoon per 5 gallons. This will ease the swelling and help heal the eye if this is due to injury. If not, it will raise your magnesium a little. Either way, it's win-win.

Further reading:

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/popeyefaqs.htm

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/epsomfaqs.htm