Bulging Eyes on Wrasse

[Wrassenaround]

I received this Radiant Wrasse yesterday and he was in great shape. When he was released he swam around the tank like normal and ulitamly buried in the sand. This afternoon when get back from work its eyes are like this and its not swimming but breathing normally.
No aggression from other fish.
I know that these fish are very finicky when it comes to shipping
#fishmedic

Levels are as follows.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I received this Radiant Wrasse yesterday and he was in great shape. When he was released he swam around the tank like normal and ulitamly buried in the sand. This afternoon when get back from work its eyes are like this and its not swimming but breathing normally.
No aggression from other fish.
I know that these fish are very finicky when it comes to shipping
#fishmedic

Levels are as follows.

While injury to the eyes are possible, with both eyes affected, its likely an infection or gas bubble issue despite others not showing signs.
What is current ammonia and phos level and how are you testing?
The issue with fish is likely bacterial and will require treatment in a separate tank using either Seachem Kanaplex or Maracyn - Not maracyn two or oxy

 

[Wrassenaround]

While injury to the eyes are possible, with both eyes affected, its likely an infection or gas bubble issue despite others not showing signs.
What is current ammonia and phos level and how are you testing?
The issue with fish is likely bacterial and will require treatment in a separate tank using either Seachem Kanaplex or Maracyn - Not maracyn two or oxy

Ammonia is non exisitent and Phos is around .02 .03 (hanna)

I have a separate tank but it just has anemones in it. Would that be a problem? Also the substrate isn't soft sand, its larger pebbles.

 

[Wrassenaround]

This is also the only thing I would be able to get. I don't have an LFS here other than PetSmart and PetCo which is limited as is

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ammonia is non exisitent and Phos is around .02 .03 (hanna)

I have a separate tank but it just has anemones in it. Would that be a problem? Also the substrate isn't soft sand, its larger pebbles.

Yes as you dont want to use the antibiotic in presence of anemones or inverts
The coarse sand (large grain) may be a contributor to eye issue as the fish in attempt to dive into sand can injure the eyes

 

[Wrassenaround]

Yes as you dont want to use the antibiotic in presence of anemones or inverts
The coarse sand (large grain) may be a contributor to eye issue as the fish in attempt to dive into sand can injure the eyes

The course sand is in the other tank. In the tank the fish is in its fine sand.

Would there be any other treatment option I could use in the existing tank since I don't have another one that would be compatible?

 

[vetteguy53081]

The course sand is in the other tank. In the tank the fish is in its fine sand.

Would there be any other treatment option I could use in the existing tank since I don't have another one that would be compatible?

You can try Ruby Rally pro. It takes 2-3 days to start taking effect and works a little slower

 

[Wrassenaround]

Thank you @vetteguy53081 for your help with this. Unfortunately the wrasse perished overnight.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thank you @vetteguy53081 for your help with this. Unfortunately the wrasse perished overnight.

Oh no - Sorry to hear