Popeye - and now swimming erratically wot do I do?

Question

I have a veiltail goldfish with a popeye problem which I have treated with internal bacteria interpet 9 I think and it is not getting any better - now she is suffering from lack of being able to swim correctly she is all over the place and I was wondering if this is also to do with her eye or something more sinister - she is in a 180litre tank with one more of same species and the other fish has no symptoms - what further can I do its heartbreaking to watch and my local aquarium just told me to hit her on the head!!!!

Answer 1

the local aquarium was being cruel and heartless, this goldfish is sick, it still has a chance. I've never had a goldfish with popeye and know next to nothing about it, however it sounds as if she is getting alot worse, and all i can suggest is get Methyle Blue fish medicine and treat with that instead (first look at exactly what it treats) it's a very good fish medicine and it may not be good for pop eye not sure, but if it is i'd use it. Other than that if you're still treating her I don't think there is much else you can do. I suggest joining a forum either:

http://thegab.org/forum/

or

http://www.kokosgoldfish.invisionzone.co...

both are full of goldfish experts and can help you and your goldfish, kokos is the larger forum with faster replies whilst thegab is more personal and friendly i would say, either way both are great so good luck =]