Just Lost My Dwarf Cichlid :(

[benjoey]

Came home to find my male cockatoo cichlid near dead, it couldn't swim and was just floating. I did a water change two days ago and rearranged the tank, I thought it was just getting used to the new layout because it was hiding alot at the back of the tank. I don't know what has caused this, all the other fish are ok with no sign of disease

 

[saltynay]

Check the gills and scales for any sign of damage, inflammation, swelling, little worms ect. then dispose of it. Check the water parameters and post any details you can.

Sorry for your loss is it your first?

 

[benjoey]

All the water stats are 0 with liquid tests. I couldn't see anything obvious the only thing i thought was maybe a little bit swollen stomach, it's the first loss for a while the lasst fish to die was it's female companion but she was never quite right to start with

 

[saltynay]

Bloated stomach can mean dropsy or constipation to deal with the constipation you should give your fish mushed up peas every once in a while