Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:20 pm
LOL, ya she probably wouldn’t appreciate that... I found this for you; it seemed pretty good so I thought I would pass it along. Good luck!!!
That’s a common problem with bubble-eye goldfish and the main reason they need “expert” handling.
Bubble-eyes are among the most delicate goldfish and now you know why! The eye sac will heal, but it will most likely grow back somewhat “deformed”. Unless this is a show quality fish with an exhibit in the next couple of months, don’t worry.
First, let’s take a look at what bubble-eyes need:
These delicate goldfish should be kept in tanks that have no gravel, medium to large round river rocks, marbles or glass floral rocks as a substrate. The tank should not have any decorations or plants with rough or sharp edges or protrusions. Bubble-eyes don’t tolerate current well so they should be in a tank with a filter that doesn’t cause too much water movement. Air stones are alright as long as the bubble flow is moderate and the bubble stream is in the back of the tank and away from the fish’s swimming and rest areas. Because goldfish need a lot of oxygen, an airstone is recommended with the proper caution taken as to placement.
Ideally, bubble-eyes are kept only with other bubble-eyes, celestials, meteors, eggs or other goldfish with extreme body modifications and very poor swimming abilities. A single bubble-eye should have at least 15 gallons of water. Each additional fish needs an additional 10-15 gallons of water.
You do not need to add any medication to the tank to treat the eye-sac. I do use Melafix occasionally and this product will have a soothing effect on the goldfish. It isn’t necessary, however. Should you decide to use this, you will need to follow the directions exactly.
Some may recommend that you add aquarium salt and/or raise the tank temp to above 75 degrees. I don’t recommend this for a punctured eye sac. The fish isn’t sick and raising the temperature will diminish the available oxygen in the tank which may cause an illness that doesn’t currently exist.
RES-Ivan
