Yellow wrasse cloudy eyes

[merlberg]

Just when things were going so well!! So my little brother just bought me a yellow wrasse.. Great Right !! WRONG!!! He heard me say I wanted one so he got it and acclimated it as I would but he acclimated it in my DT [emoji30][emoji30] OMG. I try to qt my fish after my last outbreak with a puffer I just put it n things has been going so good.

He just put it in and the wrasse keeps laying on its side n from what i seen 1 of his eye is cloudy. And now he is in the sand somewhere. If I have too Idk how i would get this fish out to treat it because my tank is really deep. Tge fish might be dead for all i knw. I need suggestions please.

 

[4FordFamily]

Just when things were going so well!! So my little brother just bought me a yellow wrasse.. Great Right !! WRONG!!! He heard me say I wanted one so he got it and acclimated it as I would but he acclimated it in my DT [emoji30][emoji30] OMG. I try to qt my fish after my last outbreak with a puffer I just put it n things has been going so good.

He just put it in and the wrasse keeps laying on its side n from what i seen 1 of his eye is cloudy. And now he is in the sand somewhere. If I have too Idk how i would get this fish out to treat it because my tank is really deep. Tge fish might be dead for all i knw. I need suggestions please.

Typically ammonia burn, or flukes with these guys. Not much you can do this early on they're usually a goner if they come in this way in my experience. I will tag the squad and see what they say

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[Humblefish]

Just one eye? Is it just cloudy or also protruded outward (popeye)?

 

[merlberg]

Typically ammonia burn, or flukes with these guys. Not much you can do this early on they're usually a goner if they come in this way in my experience. I will tag the squad and see what they say

[HASHTAG]#reefsquad[/HASHTAG]

Yikes really [emoji85]... Aww man... He is no where to be found now *shrugs*

 

[merlberg]

Just one eye? Is it just cloudy or also protruded outward (popeye)?

It was just 1 eye i think but it waant protuding... He swam under the dirt so fast afterwards so i didnt get a good look and now he is no where to be found!

 

[Duke4Life]

Have you treated your DT with prazipro yet?

 

[merlberg]

Have you treated your DT with prazipro yet?

Yes i did but my protien skimmer and reactor was on with carbon in it so now im unsure if its even working!

 

[Duke4Life]

Yes i did but my protien skimmer and reactor was on with carbon in it so now im unsure if its even working!

Redose Actually 2 more.

 

[Wilsoni]

He swam under the dirt

Yikes! I hope you don't have dirt in your aquarium...

All joking aside, I hope you find your wrasse and it pulls through.

 

[merlberg]

Redose Actually 2 more.

Are you sure I shpuld do tht? Im so scared too even tho those things were on... I had put 8 teaspoons before because i have 120 gal tank and my display is 55... Should i do another 8?

 

[merlberg]

Yikes! I hope you don't have dirt in your aquarium...

All joking aside, I hope you find your wrasse and it pulls through.

Lol i meant sand [emoji23]... I hope I do too :/

 

[Duke4Life]

Are you sure I shpuld do tht? Im so scared too even tho those things were on... I had put 8 teaspoons before because i have 120 gal tank and my display is 55... Should i do another 8?

I did 3 but slightly under dosed each time. Most wrasses I've had have come in with flukes.

 

[merlberg]

It came out OMG im so shocked!!! I thought it was dead! So its both eyes that is cloudy

 

[Humblefish]

It came out OMG im so shocked!!! I thought it was dead! So its both eyes that is cloudy

This means the fish likely either has flukes or a bacterial infection. You are still treating with Prazipro, correct?

 

[4FordFamily]

It came out OMG im so shocked!!! I thought it was dead! So its both eyes that is cloudy

Both eyes is a death sentence if he can't see to eat he will starve.

Unfortunately eye issues are difficult to treat and recover from but humble knows his stuff!

 

[merlberg]

He is looking bad now laying on its side like tht.. Should i try n put him in the sump?

 

[merlberg]

This means the fish likely either has flukes or a bacterial infection. You are still treating with Prazipro, correct?

Yes i am but my carbon was running so idk if its still in the system. I dnt want to overdose n end up hurting my other fish so idk what to do now

 

[melypr1985]

Yes i am but my carbon was running so idk if its still in the system. I dnt want to overdose n end up hurting my other fish so idk what to do now

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[Humblefish]

I would get the fish out and put in a QT. Do a FW dip (directions below) and hope it is just flukes in the eyes. If no flukes show up during the dip, assume it is a bacterial infection and treat with a broad spectrum antibiotic (exs. Kanaplex, Furan-2) in QT.

Freshwater Dip: Provides temporary relief for Brooklynella, Flukes & "Black Ich", Marine Velvet disease (Amyloodinium); possibly even Ich & Uronema marinum (both unproven). Can be used to confirm the presence of Flukes.

How To Treat - Fill a bucket with RODI water, and use a heater to match the temperature to the water the fish is coming from. Aerate the water heavily for at least 30 minutes prior to doing the dip, then discontinue aeration while performing the dip. Fish aren’t overly pH sensitive for short durations like this, but you can squirt a little tank water into the dip just before the fish goes in to help bring it up.

Place the fish in the freshwater (FW) dip and observe closely. It is not unusual for them to freak out a little at first. Also, tangs are notorious for “playing dead” during a FW dip. The important thing is to watch their gills; they should be breathing heavily at all times during the dip. If breathing slows, it’s time to exit the dip. Dip the fish for no longer than 5 minutes. Multiple dips may be done, but it’s important to give your fish a day to recuperate in-between dips.

For flukes, use a dark (preferably black) bucket so you can see if tiny white worms fall out of the fish (especially out of the gills) at around the 3-4 minute mark. The worms will settle to the bottom, so you can use a flashlight to look for them there as well.

Pros - Provides temporary relief for a wide range of diseases in a chemical free environment. Can “buy you more time” until a proper treatment can be done.

Cons/Side Effects - Not a permanent “fix” for any disease, as FW dips are not potent enough to eradicate all of the parasites/worms afflicting the fish. Some fish can have an adverse reaction to a FW dip by appearing unable to maintain their equilibrium once returned to the aquarium. If this happens, hold the fish upright (using latex, nitrile or rubber gloves), and gently glide him through the water (to get saltwater flowing through the gills again). It is also a good idea to place the fish in an acclimation box until he appears “normal”.

 

[Reefahholic]

I'm going with flukes on/near the eyes. Wrasses are know to come in with flukes. If you look close, you may barely see one.