This Happens with large Cichla from time to time They go into shock and shut down Keep him Upright and even direct a power head bubbles and all toward him a few inches away while you hold him might help him snap out of it ....Another question are there any areas on the body turning Black ???if so he has internal injury ......
i called it quits. was just getting weaker and weaker. held it against the power head for atleast and hour and a half. near his tail went black but i think that was from me holding him. i held him for a long time and took off the slim coat.
took him out and measured at 18" so sad : ( , i dont even feel like eating dinner.
Sending positive vibes your way bro, good luck
From DJ/MC Decker
thanks