Regular Member Locke Posted November 1, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 The wen growth on Chubbs is starting to grow around one of her eyes. It's kinda odd though, because it's almost as if the growth is separate from the rest of the head growth. If I can get a good pic, I'll post it. But it looks really weird. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Locke Posted November 1, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 Here... And just because I think he's looking amazing, as he grows, and his colour change continues. The little smush face has become possibly my favourite. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member amynmitchell Posted November 1, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 You know that actually looks like popeye to me, not wen growth. It usually a perfect almost liquidy ring and often on only one eye. Let's see if someone else agrees. Perfect water will usually clear it up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Locke Posted November 1, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 I just did a water change tonight. Water params are perfect. Hopefully, whatever it is, he's healthy. He seems fine, but I'll keep a close eye on him, just in case. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 1, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 I thought of Popeye right away. Make sure your filters and clean and your gravel and ornaments. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 1, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2010 i third that.. that's exactly what it looks like to me too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shellbell4ever Posted November 1, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thats what I thought as well sadly hope it's not for your sake...but def check your gravel or decor if you have any... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Locke Posted November 1, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 Tanks pretty bare, not a lot of anything in there at all. A tiny bit of gravel still but, no plants. I can't right now, but I think I'll do another water change tonight. Tested water again this morning, and params are still perfect. Thanks for the responses, everyone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 1, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 1, 2010 Usually bacteria etc which causes popeye or dropsy can't be tested - which is another of the things that make them so tricky. Check your filter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted November 1, 2010 Admin Share Posted November 1, 2010 Yeah that was the first thing that hit my thoughts, this fish has Popeye. im really good at seeing this in fish, I would start a salt and heat treatment and if you have Metromed or Medigold I would start it soon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Locke Posted November 4, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 4, 2010 Looks like I'm making some progress on w/ Chubbs pop eye problem. It seems to be getting smaller. Been doing daily water changes, and salting the tank. Wish I could do more right now, but it's impossible for me to get any meds, as I'm working crappy hours, and all the stores are closed by the time I'm off work. Hoping to do get to a store tomorrow, or at the latest, Friday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Captain Findus Goldfish Posted November 4, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 4, 2010 you don't need any meds for pop eye it is usually caused by a buildup of bacteria in the tank - so once you get rid of the bacteria causing the problem he will be just fine 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted November 4, 2010 Admin Share Posted November 4, 2010 popeye is easier to get rid of than dropy's in my opinion your doing good 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Locke Posted November 5, 2010 Author Regular Member Share Posted November 5, 2010 (edited) Yeah, it looks WAY better than it did two days ago. I'm going to keep up the water changes for another week likely, until I figure it's good. But he looks pretty good right now. Thanks for the help guys/gals. Edited November 5, 2010 by Locke 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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