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How to Correct Arowana Drop-Eye
Arowana drop-eye is common. Although it does not threaten health, it seriously affects appearance, so keepers should prevent it and correct it promptly once found. How can drop-eye be corrected? Our veterinarian shares some methods to relieve arowana drop-eye, hoping to help you.
Why Arowanas Develop Droopy Eyes (Drop-Eye)
Drop-eye is a common and stubborn problem in arowana. It is driven by genetics as well as husbandry factors—feeding method, tank height, lighting, and overnutrition—and can be prevented by adjusting these conditions.
Causes of Acquired Arowana Drop-Eye
Factors causing acquired arowana drop-eye include feeding, water level, light, and the keeping environment. In general, acquired drop-eye results from incorrect keeping methods. Although drop-eye is not a disease and causes no harm, it seriously affects appearance. Our veterinarian details the causes, hoping keepers will take preventive measures.
How to Prevent Arowana Drop-Eye
To prevent arowana drop-eye, the most important thing is to control and balance the lighting so it stays even, feed the arowana with higher-buoyancy foods, and avoid having children or small pets playing and moving near the tank. In short, the key is to stop the fish from looking downward for prolonged periods, since chronic downward gaze easily leads to drop-eye. Below, our veterinarian explains in detail how to prevent it.
What Does Arowana Drop-Eye Mean?
Drop-eye is a normal physiological phenomenon in arowana, common in fish kept in aquariums, and silver arowana are even more prone to it. Drop-eye does not affect health but seriously impacts appearance and reduces ornamental value. Keepers should take preventive measures. Our veterinarian mainly introduces the causes of arowana drop-eye to help with prevention.
Common Causes and Remedies for Arowana Drop-Eye
Drop-eye in arowana is the downward displacement of the eye caused by excess orbital fat, mainly from uneven lighting, overfeeding, sinking feeds, and a tank set too high. It is cosmetic rather than life-threatening, but can be corrected by switching to floating feeds, balancing the light, cutting fat, wrapping the tank, or surgery in severe cases.