popeye fish

[daniella3d]

Paraguard is not a treatment only for parasites, it is also for bacterial infection. My trigger popeye was caused by an injury, but it was getting infected, why the Paraguard.

Originally Posted by tim the toolman

Not all cases of Popeyes are parasitic, they can also be caused by a trauma to the eye which could easily happen in a fall from the tank. I have a swallowtail angel that gets chased by my coral beauty when she's in a bad mood and I have seen her run into the rockwork trying to get away which resulted in a severe case of Popeyes on 2 separate occasions. I have never treated or dosed anything and it always heals up in about a months time.
Also trying to net a fish with a swollen eye can result in further damage to the eye.