Cichlid suddenly died

[Al KW Tan]

Have you tested your water?

No

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

I have a cichlid community tank of 65gl for over a year now. . Just made a 20% water change and one of of my 3.5" mbuna suddenly looked bloated, sank to the bottom and inexplicably died within less then a half hour. All the other fish are fine. Any idea or advice?

 

[tlindsey]

I have a cichlid community tank of 65gl for over a year now. . Just made a 20% water change and one of of my 3.5" mbuna suddenly looked bloated, sank to the bottom and inexplicably died within less then a half hour. All the other fish are fine. Any idea or advice?

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https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/malawi-bloat.494130/

 

[tlindsey]

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/malawi-bloat.494130/

I see a OB Peacock in the pic that looks bloated also.

 

[Al KW Tan]

I see a OB Peacock in the pic that looks bloated also.

The OB is just a glutton. An active fish, so I guess he's good

 

[Al KW Tan]

I mean.. Does dropsy actually takes effect that fast? ?

 

[tlindsey]

The OB is just a glutton. An active fish, so I guess he's good

 

[Al KW Tan]

Just read an extention of what you shared. The problem could actually be overfeeding, that can actually also cause dropsy. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?456034-Bloat-Causes-Cures-and-BIG-Myths
That's it.. Time for them to go on a diet, especially the ob.

 

[Al KW Tan]

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/malawi-bloat.494130/

Thx for the info