Big Bellied Molly lost an eye?

Alin10123 · 10-02-2005, 04:27 PM

When i woke up this morning i saw one of my big bellied mollies floating at the top of the water. When i took a closer look, he was missing his eye. He was fine last night and looked normal when i fed them.

Any idea what caused this?

I am suspecting that it was the feeder goldfish that is getting pretty big (4-5 inches) in the tank. I am going to move him as soon as the other tank finished cycling, it's not quite done yet.
Do you guys think that it was possibly the goldfish?

mousey · 10-02-2005, 04:37 PM

could have had a fight with any of the other fish or caught it on something.
One of my glowlite tetras had a crushed eye one morning, and one of my part grown swords was missing an eye one day. Who knows what is going on in the night!!
keep the water extra clean and separate him until he heals.
mouse

solar-ton · 10-02-2005, 05:28 PM

it could be that he caught it on the filter or that he got stuck between soemthing. goldfish arent known to attack other fish

Alin10123 · 10-02-2005, 06:11 PM

I forgot to mention that the big bellied molly was dead this morning. It was usually a very lively fish. Strange though... it just all of the sudden dies overnight with one eyeball missing. Like someone here said, it might have been that it got into a fight overnight. However... the only fish i have in my tank are all peaceful community fish other than the pleco and feeder goldfish.

pauldredge · 10-06-2005, 07:53 AM

it is most likely that it died for what ever reason and then once it was dead the eye got eaten, fish do tend to like to feed on the dead.....

Lydia · 10-06-2005, 08:23 AM

It probably happened like pauldredge said. That happens more often then the other. Especially since most of your fish are peaceful fish.

**Fishfirst** · 10-06-2005, 08:35 AM

and especially since most fish LOVE fish eyes. Most of the time, you won't find a fish that has passed its time with an eye, and or lower intestines/stomach.

Doodles · 10-06-2005, 09:29 AM

One time I was at a new LSF and was watching the fish for a bit and noticed a few fish were dead and they were pecking at the dead fish so like everyone said that could have been the cause. Actually I recently lost a guppy and turned on the light's in the morning and saw my dead guppy and them pecking at it. For some reason the eye balls go first because in all instances I have noticed the eyes were gone. Kind of gross but just wanted to let you know that it's quite possible.

Chazwick · 10-06-2005, 01:12 PM

Is anyone else really tempted to just sit up all night and watch the fish.... just to see what happens?

mlefev · 10-06-2005, 06:39 PM

Ummm, lol no I'll pass on that one. I prefer sleep

Doodles · 10-07-2005, 07:46 AM

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Is anyone else really tempted to just sit up all night and watch the fish.... just to see what happens?

Alright Im a geek, I admit it, LOL. Yes I would want to stay up all night to see what happens. It won't happen though, I need my sleep too much! Every night I lay in bed watching TV and my fishies and snuggling my dogs. It's very relaxing watching fish before you go to sleep. What's not relaxing is my dogs trying to lay on my neck choking me.

10-02-2005, 04:27 PM	#1
Alin10123 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 523	Big Bellied Molly lost an eye? When i woke up this morning i saw one of my big bellied mollies floating at the top of the water. When i took a closer look, he was missing his eye. He was fine last night and looked normal when i fed them. Any idea what caused this? I am suspecting that it was the feeder goldfish that is getting pretty big (4-5 inches) in the tank. I am going to move him as soon as the other tank finished cycling, it's not quite done yet. Do you guys think that it was possibly the goldfish? __________________ 29 Gallon tank ~6 Long Finned Black Tetras ~3 Bosemani Rainbows ~10 Serpae Tetras 55 Gallon tank - Planted ~2 Pearl Gouramis ~2 Platys ~16 Neon Tetras ~6 Glo Light Tetras

10-02-2005, 05:28 PM	#3
solar-ton guardian of the sea Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: a tree Age: 16 Posts: 685	it could be that he caught it on the filter or that he got stuck between soemthing. goldfish arent known to attack other fish __________________ minimum oscar tank size: 75 gallon for 2 a 125 goldfish can cause hith diesease! so dont feed them goldfish as a staple diet!

10-02-2005, 06:11 PM	#4
Alin10123 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 523	I forgot to mention that the big bellied molly was dead this morning. It was usually a very lively fish. Strange though... it just all of the sudden dies overnight with one eyeball missing. Like someone here said, it might have been that it got into a fight overnight. However... the only fish i have in my tank are all peaceful community fish other than the pleco and feeder goldfish. __________________ 29 Gallon tank ~6 Long Finned Black Tetras ~3 Bosemani Rainbows ~10 Serpae Tetras 55 Gallon tank - Planted ~2 Pearl Gouramis ~2 Platys ~16 Neon Tetras ~6 Glo Light Tetras

10-06-2005, 08:35 AM	#7
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Soon to be Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,505	and especially since most fish LOVE fish eyes. Most of the time, you won't find a fish that has passed its time with an eye, and or lower intestines/stomach. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

10-06-2005, 09:29 AM	#8
Doodles Zoo Keeper Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Age: 30 Posts: 222	One time I was at a new LSF and was watching the fish for a bit and noticed a few fish were dead and they were pecking at the dead fish so like everyone said that could have been the cause. Actually I recently lost a guppy and turned on the light's in the morning and saw my dead guppy and them pecking at it. For some reason the eye balls go first because in all instances I have noticed the eyes were gone. Kind of gross but just wanted to let you know that it's quite possible. __________________ Tropical Community Tank, Bala Sharks, Two Plecos, 2 Dwarf Puffers, 3 Green Spotted Puffers, 2 Bettas, 2 Clawed Frogs, 3 Dwarf Frogs, 2 Jack Russells & 8 Chinchillas

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10-02-2005, 04:37 PM	#2
mousey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 790	could have had a fight with any of the other fish or caught it on something. One of my glowlite tetras had a crushed eye one morning, and one of my part grown swords was missing an eye one day. Who knows what is going on in the night!! keep the water extra clean and separate him until he heals. mouse

10-06-2005, 07:53 AM	#5
pauldredge Fishy Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 13	it is most likely that it died for what ever reason and then once it was dead the eye got eaten, fish do tend to like to feed on the dead.....

10-06-2005, 08:23 AM	#6
Lydia Ichthus Owner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,907	It probably happened like pauldredge said. That happens more often then the other. Especially since most of your fish are peaceful fish.

10-06-2005, 01:12 PM	#9
Chazwick <3 Break it... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Inside Your Skull <3 Age: 17 Posts: 404	Is anyone else really tempted to just sit up all night and watch the fish.... just to see what happens?

10-06-2005, 06:39 PM	#10
mlefev Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Age: 26 Posts: 817	Ummm, lol no I'll pass on that one. I prefer sleep __________________ Well rounded fun and discussions available at Lots of Fun 10 gal 3 zebra danios 2 solid orange platies 1 clown pleco Too many stinking pond snails to count...miserable things.

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