sudden pop eye in lyretail anthias

[psteeleb]

Out of the blue an anthias got pop eye on both eyes. I've had a school of these fish for over a year and never had an issue with any disease or signs of any symptoms

I did notice my p04 on the rise (but not too high 0.1 ish ) and found my reactor was clogged so opened the valve and some residual GFO came out and clouded the tank slightly but that was about 3 days ago though I'm not counting it out. I replaced the GFO the next day (or 2 days ago) and up till today everyone in the tank looked fine.

This event seems to be isolated to the one fish (everyone else looks great) and there have not been any new additions to the tank in several months.

And ideas or suggestions are welcome

One more thing I just thought of: I started feeding Rods food about 3 or 4 days ago to add more meat, it's the pacific plankton (like a red mysis) not the normal mix

 

[Mrscribbled]

Pop eye is usually caused by trauma. Being its both eyes it could be bacterial. Espom salt will relieve the swelling. One to three ounces per five gallons. Can be used in display tank.

 

[psteeleb]

thanks - you also reminded me I added some TechM yesterday - a routine dosing but maybe an issue

if I add epson salt directly are there any other issues with a reef tank other then elevated Mg?

 

[Mrscribbled]

None that I'm aware of. Just make sure its pure Espom salt. My friend made the mistake of using some with fragrance. Ruined his whole tank.

 

[denissepr]

Just noticed that my male anthias eye is just like you described. Not sure what to do, everyone says to let him be and he will recover as long as he is eating, he is eating fine, but his top fins look bitten. Time will tell.

 

[Dmorty217]

Just noticed that my male anthias eye is just like you described. Not sure what to do, everyone says to let him be and he will recover as long as he is eating, he is eating fine, but his top fins look bitten. Time will tell.

I would use Epsom salt