Goldfish with Popeye

[insaneinnixa]

Is this eye too far gone to be saved? I let old tank syndrome get out of control. I'm assuming the high nitrates are the primary reason for this situation. I have gotten nitrates under control and I medicated with api erythromycin. 1 week later and still no changes in the eye. Is there anything else that can be done, or do I just sit back and wait?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Colu]

Looks like the eye has ruptured you could add a small amount of aquarium salt 1 table for 5 gallons that will aid Gill function and add essential electrolytes and if he still eating I would do a course of maracyn2 in food the active ingredient in maracyn2 is minocycline has anti-inflammatory properties I would recommend seeing a fish vet  may need surgery to remove the eye @insaneinnixa

Edited December 6, 2022 by Colu

[insaneinnixa]

@Colu i am also doing salt in that tank. Unfortunately we do not have a fish vet in our area. I'll see if I can find maracyn2 because it is still eating and very active.