Celestial Goldfish - Help needed

Keltin

Keltin

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Any fish fans here?

My neighbor, our “adopted son”, just got an aquarium and some goldfish. One of the fish is a Celestial fancy goldfish. The Celestial has “bug eyes” which poke out a great deal. Well tonight, this little guy somehow completely popped his eye out of the socket! It’s barely holding on now (just a bit of tissue and probably a blood vein/nerve). Anyone ever have a Celestial or Moor (Telescope or Demekin) goldfish where this has happened?

We fell really bad for the little guy, but he’s still moving along, swimming regularly, and eating as much as ever. Anyone know what to expect and what should be done??? We really don't want to "flush" him because of this, especailly if he can live a regular life.

I scoured the net about this, but can’t easily find anything. Any ideas?

Thanks!
 
Well, I don't have any experience with goldfish, my expertise centers around Cichlids. Anyhow, not sure what to tell you about how to treat the popped eye, not even sure that there is treatment. You could take it to a vet, but I went that route before and it is overly expensive... for a freakin fish.

I do know that goldfish are high amonia, meaning they crap alot and need good filtration and frequent water changes to maintain optimal water conditions. They also like a bit of salt in the water to maintain their health.

So the eye is intact or does it appear to be more from aggression? Also, the other things to consider and I know it is a pain, but water conditions, tank size, tank mates, and other factors will play into this and possibly the recovery of his fish. He may live a long life just fine with his eye all popped out, but my guess is if there is anything other than goldfish it the tank, they will see it as food and he will be missing that eye. That may not be a bad thing either.

Bottom line is those fish should be avioded as they are hybrids... bound to have issues of one sort or another. I don't mean to sound negative, but being in fish husbandry for over 10 years now, you learn a few things along the way.
 
Keltin, everything that I have read leads to water quality. I could pepper you with questions about his filtration and water parameters, but I'm sure it would give you headache.

I noticed that you said it was a new tank with new fish. Do you know if he gave his tank a chance to cycle?
 
I didn't think you could do anything about this, Keltin, but I could be wrong. We had some of those goldfish years ago and the same thing happened to one of them. It sounds gross, but he just swam around with it hanging out for a few days and then it either fell off or the other fish nibbled on it or something else. But the fish was fine and lived for a long time.
 
Carp…..well thanks for the replies guys, I really appreciate it.

I just checked the tank again, and paid more attention. The eye is completely gone now, and I’ve noticed the smaller and faster goldfish are being aggressive. A little more reading indicates he shouldn’t have mixed a fancy with the smaller, faster fish that have better eye sight. It’s just the wrong environment for the little guy.

If he makes it through the night, I’ll try to get him a separate smaller aquarium that he might make it in.

Thanks again!
 
That is what I was thinking FM... and after reading more about it, to prevent it from happening to other fish, keeping the water quality and requirements for goldfish in check will ensure that it should not happen to others. Goldfish are a PITA IMO to maintain. Lots of work, lots of water changes and above average filtration will ensure a healthy goldfish tank.
 
Keltin said:
Carp…..well thanks for the replies guys, I really appreciate it.

I just checked the tank again, and paid more attention. The eye is completely gone now, and I’ve noticed the smaller and faster goldfish are being aggressive. A little more reading indicates he shouldn’t have mixed a fancy with the smaller, faster fish that have better eye sight. It’s just the wrong environment for the little guy.

If he makes it through the night, I’ll try to get him a separate smaller aquarium that he might make it in.

Thanks again!
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That is a good move Keltin. I keep a 10g handy at all times for sick or injured fish. It is really good to research what fish are compatiable with other fish. We often get to wrapped up in the colors and how cool a fish looks before considering their needs. I have done it myself. I have found that things I wanted to mix and match did not lead to happy and healthy fish.
 
sattie said:
That is a good move Keltin. I keep a 10g handy at all times for sick or injured fish. It is really good to research what fish are compatiable with other fish. We often get to wrapped up in the colors and how cool a fish looks before considering their needs. I have done it myself. I have found that things I wanted to mix and match did not lead to happy and healthy fish.
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You know, and I hate to admit this, but that is exactly what happened! Chad just now mentioned to me that the guy at the store suggested these fish shouldn't be mixed, but he bought them anyway! :pat:

I've got a little 5 gallon acquairium out in the storage shed, so I'll try to get the rest of the stuff to make a home for this little guy.
 
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