sore eye

**jim from sydney** · Wed Jul 20, 2005, 10:44 AM

adult discus seems to have developed "a sore eye"...one eye has swoolen that is it's diametre is the same but has developed a bulge if one looks at the front of the discus.....it is also slightly lighter in colour than its counterpart....it seems to be happy otherwise.....will watch it for a day or so to see if any change develops.....at first i thought it maybe winking to attract attention

.....any ideas guys????? thanks...Jim.

**Merrilyn** · Thu Jul 21, 2005, 01:04 PM

Could be the beginning of pop eye Jim, which is caused by a bacterial infection behind the eye. Just watch and if it becomes any worse, or if the second eye becomes affected, you will need to start antibiotic treatment.

**jim from sydney** · Fri Jul 22, 2005, 10:37 AM

Merrilyn....no changes only a bit slow and hangs around..did not eat to-day.....if needed is metro ok, and what amount please.......??

PS started using melafix as i had some and found this on the web
API Melafix 120ml

API Melafix is antibacterial remedy for Fresh and Saltwater Aquarium Fish
Rapidly repairs damaged fins, ulcers and open wounds
Melafix promotes regrowth of damaged tissues and fins
API Melafix cures cloudy eye, pop eye, body slime and mouth fungus

Thanks...Jim

**Merrilyn** · Sat Jul 23, 2005, 04:28 PM

I'm not a big fan of melafix with discus. I do believe it is a very good product, but I've just never had much luck with it on discus. I'll be interested to hear how it goes on the eye problem.

If you don't see any results after a week, do a big waterchange to remove as much of the melafix as possible, and begin treating with Metro at the rate of 250mg per 40 litres of water twice daily, with 30% waterchanges between treatments. I'd continue treatment for 5 days.

**jim from sydney** · Sun Jul 24, 2005, 10:20 AM

Merrilyn.....i tend to agree with you about melafix...i have had him (or her) in the hospital now for almost 3 days and there is no change.....eating well however which is a good sign.....i will continue until the week is up and see then..thanks for your advice...will keep you posted...Jim.

**jim from sydney** · Wed Jul 27, 2005, 01:08 AM

Merrilyn....no improvement after 5 days on Melafix.....will switch to Metro to-nite for 7 days and see......Jim

**Merrilyn** · Wed Jul 27, 2005, 05:16 AM

Yes Jim. See if you can soak some food in Metro and feed that. It's always more effective if you can get it into the gut.

**jim from sydney** · Wed Jul 27, 2005, 10:10 AM

thanks Merrilyn.....will do....Jim

**marg** · Wed Jul 27, 2005, 01:32 PM

Sorry to read that you are having problems Jim. I hope that things start to improve, I will be thinking of you.

**jim from sydney** · Thu Jul 28, 2005, 06:20 AM

thanks Margot......it is one of my greatest discus...i hope the Metro works....i was able to mix it with some fish dinner this morning and the fish ate it all..thank heavens because the Metro by itself tastes so sour...as all anti-biotics do......Jim

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