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Gold fish lost both eyes

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Question
Help.Have a fish tank with 10 gold fishs.One of the gold fishes lost an eye about 4 months back ,but it was normal in its activities.Now suddenly it has lost another eye as well.Looks normal but keeps sitting at the base.What should i do .will it survive without both eyes.or should i euthanise it?

Answer
Shuchi,

Yes it can survive with no eyes. When it comes to feeding time you will have to get that fish separated so that it will be able to eat. You will have to hand feed it. Just keep an eye on the other fish and make sure it is not getting picked on. If it starts getting bullied, You will want to get him his own tank. Good luck