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eye fungus in gouramis

23 15:10:37

Question
Just got tank and set up in feb for 3 weeks before getting any fish ( water checked then and changed third monthly since but have just lost one gourami with clouded eyes and kind of dry scale around the eye area. Now the second one has eye clouding developing.  The tank is hex 50L with undergravel filtration.  Tried treating with protozin but lost the first fish at this stage.  Using Aquasafe and stress coat solutions. All other community fish look fine. Any options?

Answer
Colette:

I'm not certain I understand your question.  If you are asking about the cloudy eyes with your gouramis I suggest you use one of the many approved antibiotics available for the treatment of these symptoms.  You must follow the directions to the letter and do not discontinue treatment prematurely.  I don't know what you meant by "changed third monthly."  Gouramis are susceptible to sudden changes in water chemistry.  Keep using STRESS COAT as it is an excellent product.  Good luck.

Michael J.