Whats wrong with my Bolivian ram :(

[Roc]

A while back I had some issues with adding way to much CO2 to my tank way to fast, this resulting in me losing 2 of my 3 Bolivian rams. The remaining ram starting acting funny, he just sits at the bottom of the tank and never swims. I do notice that when flake food is added he kinda turns his body so he can get floating pieces but he doesn't swim towards any and really never seems to move.

What could be wrong with em?

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[Boz]

That could be any number of things. Can you post your water parameters?

[Roc]

My PH is 6.7, KH is 40 ppm temp is about 79-80

tank also has 7 bloodfin tetras that are doing great

[Boz]

Water Changes! While you still give very little information, this makes it difficult to hazard a guess as to what's wrong with your fish. however, the majority of illness/disease are directly related to water quality. Some of these things cannot even be tested. You don't want to shock your fish with large water changes right off the bat, so I'd suggest several small changes over several days....25% should be fine per day. Consider what your CO2 levels are, as perhaps they are an issue still.

[Roc]

Boz, the thing is this is a brand new illness but the ram has been in the tank for 4 months, CO2 levels are stable I do a 30% water change every wekk and there are 7 bloodfin tetras and 3 clown plecos in this same tank and all are fine it's just the ram, and like I said this started overnight the other rams died like 1 month ago this just started.

[Boz]

Morning, Iroc....

It's possible that your last ram is just now showing the effects of illness that began when the others died. Again, it's hard to say exactly what this might be, but you might consider isolating him until he shows more distinct symptoms. I hope you don't lose your last one...they're really wonderful fish.

[Roc]

Rip...................................

[fishtastic]

I just recently got a few bolivians, and from what Ive researched: the water hardness is a major factor. They like soft water. I used to lose german blue rams all the time. Now Ive had them for almost 2 weeks and their color gets better almost every day. I use mostly RO water though. My ph-6.5, kh-4, temp 84-85. Theyre also supposed to like warmer water, more towards 85.