Signs Of Infection

One or both eyes appear cloudy. The fish may also be off colour or distressed.

Fish Affected

Cloudy eye affects many tropical aquarium fish including, Barbs, Cichlids, Live-bearers and, as shown above, Catfish.

Details Of Infection

Cloudy eye is usually attributed to various bacterial infections. Cloudy-eye causes damage to the nervous system.

Treatment

Normally rectification of poor environmental factors alleviates the condition. Perform a water change and check water quality and filter maintenance.

The addition of salt to the aquarium can also eases the disease and prevents reinfection alternatively use a commercial anti bacterial medication.