gold fish eye protrusion, why? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Pop-eye

gold fish eye protrusion, why?

Fishes having Pop-eye usually show this symptom of 'Protruding eyes'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Gold Fish is having Pop-eye.

About disease, Pop-eye

One or both eyes protrude abnormally. Several fishes perticularly fancy. Pop-eye can affect wide range of pond and aquarium fishes.
To make matters worse, popeye is typically accompanied by other health issues. Opportunistic bacteria can take hold, resulting in severe infections. The same goes for fungal problems.

Physical Symptoms

  • Protruding eyes
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Treatments

Add Some Salt

To reduce swelling, you can treat the fish with Epsom salt. Add between one and three teaspoons of Epsom salt for every five gallons of water in the treatment tank. During the treatment, provide your fish with a balanced, vitamin-rich diet.

Deal with bacteria

Use standard antibiotic and antibacterial products to prevent bacterial infections and cornea damage from worsening.

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