Apisto Eye Issue

[Moe]

Hey All.  I've got an apisto that has developed an eye issue.  

Temp: 80 F

Ammonia: 0

Nitrite: 0

Nitrate 20

 

He seems to be eating and his activity level is normal.  I have the med trio at my disposal to help combat the issue.  My quarantine tank is full of fry, but I can grab another spare 10 gal to treat him in if need be.  Any thoughts?

 

[Colu]

It looks like popeye caused by a bacterial infection treat with aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 2 gallons and maracyn if maracyn does not work try maracyn2 because it could be a gram negative bacterial infection

[Mr_Manifesto]

Definitely quarantine and treat this fish.  You probably don't need the paracleanse, but I would use the ICH-X and the Maracyn, and I would slowly add in the salt.

[Moe]

You think Ich-X?  I have him in a hospital tank now with some salt and the maracyn.

[Colu]

I would treat with maracyn ick X won't treat bacterial infection

[Moe]

Old bump here.  This apisto pulled through, but now he is a belly slider.  He has to work very hard to get off the substrate, then he gently floats back to the bottom.  He's activity level is relatively normal and he is eating regularly.  Could this be a lingering issue from his eye infection?  Swim bladder problem?

[Colu]

21 minutes ago, Moe said:

Old bump here.  This apisto pulled through, but now he is a belly slider.  He has to work very hard to get off the substrate, then he gently floats back to the bottom.  He's activity level is relatively normal and he is eating regularly.  Could this be a lingering issue from his eye infection?  Swim bladder problem?

It could be swim bladder  or cause by the previous illness has left him a bit weak I would treat with aquarium salt 1 table spoon for 2 gallons and don't feed for a couple of days and then  offer some crushed peas