johann_pond 39 Posted July 8, 2016 (edited) So he is my situation, my daughters telescope Steve, I was watching closely last night as I was worried my Oranda wasn't letting him get enough food. I noticed Steve's right eye seems to have a white almost cloudy film over it. I am wondering if he may be blind in that eye. The other thing I noticed, his mouth does not seem to open completely, it looks like when he's trying to eat the left side remains closed. He does seem to suck up the pellets and get food. Please take a look at the pictures below and let me know what you think: Thank you in advance for any help/advice... Edited July 8, 2016 by j-pond 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arctic Mama 3,624 Posted July 8, 2016 Is his mouth always that red? Please fill out our disease and diagnosis form and be very complete on his treatment history and when these symptoms began, together or separately. Closeup photos in good light of his mouth and eye both will help. Also, let us know if anything new in terms of plants or animals have come into the tank recently. Here is the form: Test Results for the Following: * Ammonia Level(Tank) * Nitrite Level(Tank) * Nitrate level(Tank) * Ammonia Level(Tap) * Nitrite Level(Tap) * Nitrate level(Tap) * Ph Level, Tank (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) * Ph Level, Tap (If possible, KH, GH and chloramines) Other Required Info: * Brand of test-kit used and whether strips or drops? * Water temperature? * Tank size (how many gals.) and how long has it been running? * What is the name and "size of the filter"(s)? * How often do you change the water and how much? * How many days ago was the last water change and how much did you change? * How many fish in the tank and their size? * What kind of water additives or conditioners? * What do you feed your fish and how often? * Any new fish added to the tank? * Any medications added to the tank? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DawnMichele 6,045 Posted July 8, 2016 Hope he feels better. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellbell4ever 1,381 Posted July 10, 2016 Oh No not Steve I hope you get to the bottom of this asap and Steve feels better soon! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johann_pond 39 Posted July 11, 2016 There is not time that these began as I just purchased him on June 28th, I believe I got him that way. Arctic Mama, I understand why you asked for the information. I will get it tonight (been away a few days), I didn't know if someone could tell about the blind by just looking at his eye. I don't have a working camera at this time, so the pictures are from my phone. If you look closely you can see his mouth does not close. I thing it's a deformity. That would be fine with me, he seems to get enough food, sort of sucks it up like a vacuum. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishyMandy 6,272 Posted July 12, 2016 Steve is a beautiful fish, I hope he is ok! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites