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Hello, our betta developed popeye after moving into a new aquarium with 1 inch of organic potting soil covered with 2 inches of aquarium sand. This is the only fish in the aquarium. Previously, we treated a fungal infection with Sulfaplex and moved to Kanaplex, but had no luck curing a white ridge along his tail line that was a result of Ich that we treated with Ich-X last year. The white ridge along the tail line is still visible today though not as white. The tail has never grown back. Last week, We were advised to treat with Maracyn 2 for the recent popeye, as directed on the packaging and also add aquarium salt. We do not see any results with Maracyn 2 after 5 days, and the popeye in one eye is still there. Our betta is eating and staying afloat in a floating log. Swimming is an effort. He is eating and his fins are not clamped. We are not sure if he is now blind because he bumps into the side of the tank often. We have a sponge filter - no carbon. We continued to use this filter and added an air stone during the Maracyn 2 treatment. The water we are using is Fritz Betta Water with almond leaf extract. The temp is 82 degrees. We noticed bubbles coming up through the substrate and they are producing a foul stench. We are wondering what to do next. Remove him in this condition and put him into another tank without this substrate, administer another round of Maracyn 2 or change medications. All advice on this is appreciated. Thank you.
