I NEED HELP

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FlowerhornNoobie

Feeder Fish
MFK Member
Aug 28, 2013
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Hey guys, new to MonsterFishKeepers. In fact, The only reason I have even made this account was to reach out. I bought my Super Red Dragon FL about 1 month ago. However, in the past week, He hasn't been doing so well. When I first got him, He looked awesome, great pearl, and best of all, he had a massive head for a 3 incher. But, he hasn't been eating ANYTHING in the past week or so. I have tried many things, water changes, water tests, hexamita treatment, epsom salt, change of food, all with no success. His head is now tiny, and his color is fading rapidly. I fear that one day I will wake up, and he will be belly up in the tank. I don't understand what is wrong with my FL, but I need some help asap. I have great food, Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold, but he wont even touch it. I have frozen blood worms as well, which he wont touch either. I have tried giving him ALife fish food, but he didn't bother to notice it. As far as the water, it is crystal clean, and the tank is a 55 gallon. Along with my FL, there are 2 gouramis, and 2 red tailed black sharks. He used to play-chase the gouramis all the time, but now he just sits at the bottom of the tank. Sometimes he will go to the top of the tank, and just stare up. I don't know what is wrong with my FL but I really do need some help. I will include pictures below of his transformation. Thanks.


Before, After,
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In the 2nd picture he looks like he may be a bit bloated. Tough to tell though. I would raise the temp to about 80-82 and add epsom salt at the rate of 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons. He may be constipated.


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I really don't know about flower horns, but keep an eye on those two red tail sharks, gouramis can also be abusive. Don't get discouraged you have huge support on this site.:)
 
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