NickG83 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Hi all, I have an issue with 1 of my goldfish in my pond. He’s only a fairly small guy (approx. 5/5.5 inches). I estimate his age to be about 3.5years (I’ve only had him for past year and half, so obviously somewhat stunted). Before I had him he had been kept in a very small bowl (probably less than 10 gallons). Anyway, over the summer his eyes have become very cloudy, he gets around fine and gets his fair share of food, and I think he may be able to see a little bit. Also I’ve noticed at night his top fin often pops up out of the water, and I’ve noticed this top fin has now started to look a bit scrappy, I assume maybe from being exposed to the air? I also don’t think he’s grown much over the summer. I’m wondering if anyone might know what’s going on with him? If he need treating for something I’m thinking of bringing him in for the winter to do so. I have spare 40gallon which I think should be ok just to get him healthy again, before putting him back in the pond again next summer. Obvs if I do do this, I will need to do it soon as temps are dropping and I don’t want to shock him. Water chemistry is as follows: GH 180, KH 80, pH 7.5/8, Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 0, Temp 17 degrees c/ 63 degrees f. Just to mention also, all other fish are all fine and doing well. Thanks in advance for any info, Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Cloudy eye can be caused by poor water quality or bacterial infection or eye damage I would Qarantine and treat with kanaplex in food 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG83 Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 @Colu thanks for the info. I’ve had a look at the medications and I’ll have to order them in from the states (I’m in the UK), which I don’t mind doing but will take a while. I do have the quarantine trio available though, would any of those help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 On 9/21/2021 at 9:16 PM, NickG83 said: @Colu thanks for the info. I’ve had a look at the medications and I’ll have to order them in from the states (I’m in the UK), which I don’t mind doing but will take a while. I do have the quarantine trio available though, would any of those help? If your in the UK you can get Sera baktopur direct tables active ingredient is nifurpirinol a broad spectrum antibiotic you can get it off Amazon or eBay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG83 Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 Thanks again @Colu I’ve had a look for sera baktopur direct tablets, and I can’t find the tablets, just the liquid form. Would that be ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) Yes you can use the liquid form @NickG83 I am going blind just noticed you have the Qarantine trio available treat with maracyn Edited September 21, 2021 by Colu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG83 Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 @Colu perfect, thanks very much for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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