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So, the other day 1 of my bala sharks was eaten by a peacock bass. Im thinking it died and was then eaten as i cant see how it possibly swallowed it. Bala shark is 2.5" or so, peacock bass is maybe 4". I Knew it was him because he had a lumpy stomach. That being said, just now i saw one swimming around funny (upside down and stuff)? figured its swim bladder disease and in a short time got so bad he cant even stay swimming and just sinks to the bottom (doesnt float. Really odd as normally they'd float i think?). I Pulled him out and put him in a bucket. The other 2 have some sort of discoloration. Doesnt look like any sort of fungus and seems like its under the scales or theyre missing scales or something of the sort. Anyone got any idea? Ill try to get pictures tomorrow morning :/. Im not sure how it progessed so fast but im hoping fasting and then feeding peas will help. Not so sure, though as it seems bad. Theyve been acting funny a few days now since i got them but i dont now why. I Figured maybe it was stress being afraid of the peacock bass but they swim around him no problem so i dont think its that. I haven't seen em eating much at all and they kind of just hang out and dont move around much at all.IDK if to pull the other 2 out and quarantine in a clear plastic bin i have or what :/. Any ideas?