Treating a Cloudy White Eye in a Black Moor Goldfish

Common Causes

• Bacterial Infection: Most likely. Cloudy, white eye often indicates Aeromonas or Pseudomonas.
• Fungal Infection: Cottony appearance.
• Physical Trauma: Telescope eyes are easily scratched on decor, during spawning, or by predators.
• Eye Flukes: Rare, but possible.

Treatment Plan

1. Quarantine: Move to a hospital tank. Saves medication, reduces stress on pond mates.
2. Salt: 0.1% in quarantine (1 tbsp/3 gal); up to 0.5% in pond if treating in situ (plants may suffer).
3. MelaFix: Natural antibacterial.
4. Antibiotic: Erythromycin (Maracyn I) or similar gram-negative coverage.

Prognosis

One-eyed fish function well. If both eyes fail, the fish needs a dedicated tank to ensure feeding. Many moors recover fully with treatment.