Clown with Cloudy Eyes

[h20girrl]

Hi all,

I have a saddleback clown with two cloudy eyes. It hides alot, in fact we thought it was dead because we didn't see it for a few days but then there it was again.

It has a reddish looking area on the forehead between the eyes plus two cloudy but not exactly popped eyes. It was the same size as the second clown that we put in at the same time but now looks a bit smaller which must mean that it has not been eating as plentifully as the healthy clown. Since it has reappeared, it is eating although it looks like it can' t see very well and misses alot of the food that floats by.

Does anyone know what this is and if so, can we do something for the little guy/gal?

Thanks, Lisa

 

[creepereefer]

parasites

 

[thereefgeek]

Can you post a picture?

 

[dzovi]

I thought that cloudy eyes was more associated with bacteria bloom in the water?

 

[h20girrl]

Sadly, the fish has died. Actually I had to give him a little assistance but it was a foregone conclusion. The surviving saddleback appears healthy at present. Will keep a close eye on him.