Pseudotropheus elongatus sick?

[doug_sa]

Found a Pseudotropheus elongatus hanging out on some driftwood. closer inspection his breathing looked slow and labored. I did a water change in the meantime.
All the other fish in tank look fine and are acting normal. This guy has lost his vibrant blue color and looks like someone has been nipping at his fins. Literally an over-night issue. I pulled him from the tank b/c he let himself get sucked to the intake and b/c others were checking him out and taking shots.

Any advice?

 

[mike dunagan]

tank mates?

 

[doug_sa]

thanks for the reply Mike. Really don't know what happened to the guy. He's dead now. Hoping that it is just an isolated incident.

 

[mike dunagan]

sorry to hear that.

 

[freitdog]

watch other fish make sure it wasnt bloat if it was treat tank with metrnitzole jungle brand para guard has it in it wipe bloat right out for me.