Angelfish Eye

[InCodWeTrust]

Just saw my angelfish rub his right eye on some rock work. Only one of his eyes are cloudy and he has been eating happily although not as aggressive as my other fish. I used to think it was an injury and started doing daily feedings but now I think it could be something else. Any thoughts on how to fix this?

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Flukes maybe? Did you quarantine the fish? How long have you had the fish? A few water dip will tell you if it is flukes.

 

[InCodWeTrust]

I did not quarantine the fish because I do not have a quarantine tank. I have had the fish for three weeks and what do you mean by water dip?

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Here is a video

 

[InCodWeTrust]

Flukes maybe? Did you quarantine the fish? How long have you had the fish? A few water dip will tell you if it is flukes.

Okay, I did it. You were right, during the one minute mark, I saw a giant clear thing fall off his eye. I just put him back right now and is still adjusting

 

[InCodWeTrust]

also, could this be some of its eggs or is just some filter feeder

 

[InCodWeTrust]

I still think there is more flukes. Should I do it again and if I do, when?

 

[Pbh-reef]

a freshwater dip won't totally eliminate flukes, just manage the population. If you don't have a quarantine tank then your best bet is to dose Prazipro to the tank, you'll need to dose twice, seven days apart. Read these two threads for more information:

Flukes – General Guidelines

Many thanks to "Newsmyrna80" for writing this. Reposted with her permission. Some facts: Flukes are not true flukes. They are actually parasitic flatworms belonging to the class of Monogeans. There are 13 families of flukes. However, only three families infect saltwater fish. 1...

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Praziquantel

Praziquantel (de-wormer) What It Treats – Flukes (Monogeneans), Black Ich (Turbellarians), and intestinal worms. How To Treat – There are a few aquarium products which contain praziquantel: Prazipro, API General Cure and Thomas Labs Fish Tapes. Follow the dosing instructions for whatever...

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[InCodWeTrust]

a freshwater dip won't totally eliminate flukes, just manage the population. If you don't have a quarantine tank then your best bet is to dose Prazipro to the tank, you'll need to dose twice, seven days apart. Read these two threads for more information:

Flukes – General Guidelines

Many thanks to "Newsmyrna80" for writing this. Reposted with her permission. Some facts: Flukes are not true flukes. They are actually parasitic flatworms belonging to the class of Monogeans. There are 13 families of flukes. However, only three families infect saltwater fish. 1...

www.reef2reef.com

Praziquantel

Praziquantel (de-wormer) What It Treats – Flukes (Monogeneans), Black Ich (Turbellarians), and intestinal worms. How To Treat – There are a few aquarium products which contain praziquantel: Prazipro, API General Cure and Thomas Labs Fish Tapes. Follow the dosing instructions for whatever...

www.reef2reef.com

Does it kill eggs?

 

[Pbh-reef]

No, that’s why you have to dose the tank a second time, to kill flukes after they hatch

 

[MrsBugmaster]

Sorry I did not get back here in a timely manner. What @Pbh-reef said is correct. FW dip will give the fish some relieve and will confirm is it is flukes. You still need to treat fish and whole tank with prazi- pro as directed.