Stronger treatment for Pop-Eye?

[jallard]

I have been treating my clown fish in a QT for weeks now and her pop-eye hasn't gotten any better. I have been useing Maracyn-Two. Is there something else I can try? Or should I possible double the dose per day of Maracyn-Two?

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[Anthony Calfo]

one eye or two?

And have you tried magnesium sulfate (Epsom salts). TBN per 5 galls in QT... some folks will say it does not work as well for popeye in SW... l I say it does. No harm regardless (hardens the water and adds mag at worst )

[Percula9]

Try Furan2 instead.

[jallard]

started with one eye now... 2
what is TBN per 5 galls in QT

TBN =?

Thanks for the info !

[Puffer Queen]

Unilateral popeye is usually related to injury. Bilateral popeye is usually related to a bacterial infection. Being that both eyes are now infected, would have to consider bacterial cause.

Nitrofurazone or kanamycin are good alternatives.

[Spracklcat]

I think Anthony means Tablespoon (TBN=Tbsp.) I guess he cooks without looking at recipes .

[jallard]

where can I get Nitrofurazone or kanamycin ?

[Spracklcat]

Nitrofurazone you can get in a pet store, and kanamycin you can order online. I just got some from www.fishfarmacy.com.

[kevin2000]

Originally posted by jallard
where can I get Nitrofurazone or kanamycin ?

As I recall Seachem sells neoplex and kanaplex which are proprietary labels for those those antibiotics. Check out their website to confirm.

[jallard]

Originally posted by Percula9
Try Furan2 instead.

I started treating w/ furan2.... how long ill I see imporvements?

[Percula9]

Should see improvement with in a week.

[jallard]

day #2
Now the fish has a large clear bubble off the side of her eye.....

Also It seems like she is possible blind.... or is it a side affect of the pop eye? When and if the eyes get back to normal is there a chance she will regain her sight?