Bristlenose Not Moving

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divemaster99

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For what's been about a week now, my Blueye bristlenose has been sitting upright (in what looks like what would be a normal position) in the front left corner of her tank. She hasn't moved a single inch, even if I nudge her. Not eating either and the past two days she's been panting and sort of shaking (almost looks like a sort of seizure) nonstop all day, again, not moving position whatsoever or eating. Oddly, her coloration is completely normal and someone who has never seen the tank would probably think she is just resting. I'm not sure what's wrong with the fish, water conditions are fine and I did a 40% a couple days ago and added salt to the water just to make sure. She shares a 30 gallon tall with an Asian bumblebee catfish, water temp is about 78°, pH 7.6. If I can't figure out what to do within a couple days, I'll most likely euthanize her as she doesn't seem to be getting any better. Any ideas?
 
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