Clownfish with Cloudy Eye

[Cristi]

I have a clownfish that has one eye that has turned cloudy and is enlarged. The clownfish is not eating. It is in a 50 gal reef tank that has been set up for 2 years. Is it going to be necessary to remove the clownfish for medicated baths or will that stress it out more? Thanks.

 

[weluvfish54]

looks like popeye..
they have treatments like "primafix" or the other one (cant remember the name) at petco that i tried in curing my queen angel but no success..
good luck. its from stress i believe..
and freshwater dipping/copper wont make it any better.

 

[Percula9]

Popeye is usually caused by an injury that allows a bacterial infection to occur. Remove to a quarantine tank and treat with Furan2 or Maracyn2.

 

[limitdown]

If he was eating, i would suggest putting him into a breeder box inside his existing DT and feed him medicated food.
But since he's not eating, then it's best to move him into a QT and start dosing minocycline (maracyn 2).

 

[Cristi]

Thanks everyone. I am going to try moving the clownfish to a separate tank today so I can medicate the water.