Snakehead Eye help

[lilacamy931]

Hello I have 6 ortinipinnitis and have been awaiting for a pair to form, we had a good bout of aggression last time but wounds healed and everything seemed to be going fine. I havent seen any wounds since except for one who has now an extremely bad eye:

This appeared over night like this, unsure if can see clearly, but now the eye is much much worse, I have added a little melafix and also some small water changes. Any suggestions how I can help the fella? The eye now is more swollen and cornea clouded.

 

[lilacamy931]

The eye is definitely much worst plus today one at least has definitely been trying to leap the tank thankfully lid is weighted down. I witnessed one attempt and pretty sure it was the snakehead with the bad eye. Tested the water and stats are spot on

 

[rdp50734]

Try not to worry!
These are aggressive fish, they will get marks like this! Keep the water clean daily 20% every day or two will be fine, keep protein foods up ie bloodworm. There were some of my snakeheads that tried to escape its just an indication that a pair might be starting to bond. That doesn't mean breeding just yet! Feel free to pm me anytime as I won't miss it!