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Popeye
Mar 8, 2006 23:48:08 GMT -5
Post by bort on Mar 8, 2006 23:48:08 GMT -5
Hello, does anyone here have any advice for Popeye? I have one fish with popeye who has had it for about a week now. I have tried salting the water. She shows no ill affects from it besides a gigantic eye. Then again, I had another fish with the same thing that dropped dead in less than a day.
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Popeye
Mar 9, 2006 10:43:53 GMT -5
Post by Minaku on Mar 9, 2006 10:43:53 GMT -5
Popeye is a symptom, not really a disease. This means that by the time your fish gets popeye the bacteria are already well-established.
I would use Triple Sulfa/TriSulfa to get rid of it. Treat for two rounds; if it's not getting better, move onto a stronger antibacterial. If it is, continue treating until the eye is back to normal, and then treat for one extra round.
Do a complete water change and remove the salt. It was a nice thought on your part, but salt really does not do much (if it does anything at all) to deter and prevent bacterial infections.
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Popeye
Mar 9, 2006 14:54:30 GMT -5
Post by bort on Mar 9, 2006 14:54:30 GMT -5
Yeah just from my unscientific thinking I wasn't too sure about salt working for something that's already established. I'm just getting all different kinds of advice. For now I am trying Melafix, that I read somewhere online that I could use as it's also an antibacterial. I guess it can also be used with Primafix too. I am just wondering how much longer my female can last without showing any ill affects besides her eye.
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Popeye
Mar 9, 2006 16:28:22 GMT -5
Post by Minaku on Mar 9, 2006 16:28:22 GMT -5
Melafix barely has antibacterial properties, and I certainly wouldn't expect it to fight off something that causes popeye. My recommendation is to get a real antibiotic.
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Popeye
Mar 9, 2006 23:48:24 GMT -5
Post by bort on Mar 9, 2006 23:48:24 GMT -5
okay so that sulfa medication is a good antibacterial to use then?
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Popeye
Mar 13, 2006 10:21:27 GMT -5
Post by Rachel on Mar 13, 2006 10:21:27 GMT -5
okay so that sulfa medication is a good antibacterial to use then? That should be fine if you haven't started using it already. Although popeye has different causes, it's often a sign that you want to improve your betta's water quality with more frequent water changes.
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Popeye
Apr 5, 2006 22:02:59 GMT -5
Post by SkiTheBerks on Apr 5, 2006 22:02:59 GMT -5
For the past few days my Betta has not been himself. He seems to have lost his appetite and when tries to eat, misses the food.
I did a water test tonight and while doing this I noticed his eye looked clouded over and enlarged.
The water results are as follows: Ammonia = between the 0 and .25 Nitrate = between 0 and 20 ppm Nitrite = 0 Total Hardness = about 75 ppm Total Alkalinity = close to 120 ppm PH = between 6.8 and 7.2
I am using the Jungle strips. Water temp is 80 degrees. 2 gallon tank w/Biowheel.
I removed the filter cartridge and put some foam in and put the Tank Buddies Fungus Clear tab in. (1/4 of one)
I hope he gets better.
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Popeye
Apr 10, 2006 20:27:20 GMT -5
Post by SkiTheBerks on Apr 10, 2006 20:27:20 GMT -5
Just an update.... On Thursday the 6th the swelling of the eye and the haze was reduced. By Saturday he looked normal. I decided to change 1/4 of the water and do a second dose, just to make sure I knock it out of him completely.
Today he ate two pellets, swims around the tank like all is well. This is the second sickness my Betta has had since February, and both times the medication has worked.
Is the culprit for the illness the bloodworms? That is the exclusive food my Betta has been eating.
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Popeye
Apr 11, 2006 17:31:23 GMT -5
Post by Rachel on Apr 11, 2006 17:31:23 GMT -5
Glad to hear he's doing better. I highly doubt the bloodworms would be the cause of popeye, unless they're fouling the water too much between your water changes. Although just to mention, while bloodworms are a good food for bettas, adding in some other sources for a more varied diet wouldn't hurt in keeping him healthy. You didn't mention how often/much you usually change his water. I'd suggest doing partial water changes more often in hopes of preventing further illness.
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Katana
Fry
My little pet Katana
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Popeye
Apr 17, 2006 21:06:57 GMT -5
Post by Katana on Apr 17, 2006 21:06:57 GMT -5
Can anybody PM me and show me what popeye looks like?
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Popeye
Apr 17, 2006 23:14:06 GMT -5
Post by amanichen on Apr 17, 2006 23:14:06 GMT -5
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Katana
Fry
My little pet Katana
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Popeye
Apr 18, 2006 16:09:13 GMT -5
Post by Katana on Apr 18, 2006 16:09:13 GMT -5
thanks!
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Popeye
May 21, 2006 16:54:52 GMT -5
Post by SkiTheBerks on May 21, 2006 16:54:52 GMT -5
It has been over a month since my Betta had popeye. I have been now feeding him the pellets and no more blood worms.
I have made three observations: 1. He has grown larger. 2. He is a deeper red color. 3. He is much more active and alert than he has ever been.
Perhaps he was not receiving the nourishment he needed from the bloodworm only diet which made him susceptible to illness.
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