eye problem..

[bOi]

One of my cichlids has an eye problem. The left eye seems to be "peeling of skin" Not sure how else to describe it. Cant take a photo of it either cuz its happily swimming around.. It seems healthy.. eats regularly.. as usual. Just the eye thats bothering me.. anyone had this issue before?

Will try and put him in a hospital tank.. as soon as i get my other project finished..

[Afrikan]

Hasn't had a knock by anything does it, is the eye clear or starting to cloud over?

I recently had two big peacock boys scrap out over god knows what (no females in the tank) :roll: One of the boys ended up with skin damaged around the eye, and it almost looked like it was peeling around the edges of the eye, and his eye was clouded over a bit, but hes on the road to recovery.. I have never had this problem with any other cichlids however, so sorry can't say if it is related to illness etc

I have read however that a break down of the slime coat can let bacteria get in around the eye area and it can start to break the skin down.

I would just keep an eye and if it gets worse then deal with it in hospital tank as you said.

[bOi]

YEs very simliar to your decription, but dont know if it was off a fight.. cuz everyone seems "peaceful" except for grumpy livingstonii that only stays at one end of the tank tho..

ANyways.. Just checked and its starting to get cloudy.. so ill quickly finish my other project so I can use the hospital tank. its occupied at the moment

Thanks afrikan

[herefishiefishie]

Eyes can be a hard one.

Check this page & match up what best fits...hope it helps

http://www.fishyfarmacy.com/fish_diseases/eyes.html

Frenchy