hooded fairy wrasse dying?
 

Came home today, and noticed my hooded fairy wrasse was lying on the sand bed looking lifeless. I proceeded to feed the fish thinking he would come up, but no go. An hour later i used a turkey baster n pushed some water his way to see if he was dead or alive, (he would not budge from that spot thank god).

Question is, he was swimming n eating actively yesterday. only changes that happened to my take within the last 3 weeks are:

1.using a subpar powerhead for the last 3 weeks while waiting on my gyre.
2. 20 gallon water change yesterday.

i checked parameters last night and they seemed fine, but i'll check again later.i mysteriously lost my suburst anthias last month, but chalked it up to randomness. if i lose this guy, i dont know what to do.

any idea what is going on?

thanks in advance

**UPDATE**

it did not make it. Swimming and eating less than 24 hours ago to this. days like this i hate this hobby

Sorry to hear about your loss. There's always ups and downs in this hobby. You just hope the ups always outweigh the downs.

Sorry to hear gmann, it sure hurts to lose a beautiful fish like that. How long have you had the fish for? All my experience with wrasses. I have this 3,3,3, rule that really applies to this types of fish. Once in your tank the first 3 days (50% survive rate) then 3 weeks (80% survive rate) and finally 3 months(almost 100% survive rate), once you pass the 3 months you are pretty much safe unless if it gets injured bad or harassed too harsh by other tank mates. I have seen them go from eating like a pig to losing control over their central nerve system in the matter of a week within the first 3 months period. I believe it has a lot to do with different methods of catching the fish, not all fishes are caught equal.

Thanks for the reply bblinks & skimmin

just under 2 months...

tank mates were fine, only fighting going on is between my two cardinals. so far 2/3 fish i bought from that trip are gone. I just pray my loboutei survives.

I would feed the bouti heavy with selcom and garlic extract enriched food to fatten it up and boost its immune system. If you do that, I am sure it will I'll be okay. Careful not to pollute your water. Good luck.

thanks will do