thats a real shame. hes a gorgeus looking little guy. is he still not eating? why dont you try artemia? this worked wonders when mine were small and they really bulked up real fast! just a thought. anyway, hope it all turns out fine. keeping my fingers crossed for you
No bro he's been eating everyday no problem with appetite. Poop is black too. Onlymprob is his body is a little bent so his stomach doesnt look as full as well coz the stomach part is also bent. Yeah he is a gorgeous one thats why im so sad bout it. Just means i have to get another one of these when they are available.. Thanks for the support though.
i was actually imagining getting this fish holding it upright and pouring some cold milk in his mouth... like half a cup worth. i mean for calcium thats how crazy upset i am. but i dunno, this fish is still a pinima, and a cichla, with disabilities of course but he is still eating and still acts normal so im just gonna let him be, grow him out and let him live a good life..
you might be able to take him out of the water and "bend" it back in place.. I remember this happened to my clownloach a while back and I did it and it helped a little bit but its up to you. If you think he is swimming fine and eating fine Iwould not worry, it might straighten out a little on its own.