Six line wrasse ~ sick not eating

[Desperado]

Just wondering. I'm sure his demise is near. His belly looks a little sunken in but he hasn't eaten for almost 4 days now.

I thought he would have been dead 1st day after I spotted him not eating but now we are into day 4. I guess it's some disease. Just wish the poor fellow didn't have to suffer if he's not going to get better.

He stays mostly in the back corner of tank. It's a 120 gal.

Any ideas what could be troubling the little fellow?

Thanks

 

[Marshall O]

How long have you had it? Any other fish showing any signs of illness?

 

[Desperado]

Had him a few years. All other fish are fine.

 

[Humblefish]

Add any new fish lately? Are you seeing any stringy white poop coming out of any of your fish? A sunken belly could be a symptom of intestinal parasites. Soaking the fish's food in metronidazole usually fixes the problem (and is also reef safe).

 

[Desperado]

I did add a flame hawk. About 10 days ago. All my other fish are all over 7 years old

 

[Longnose Hawkfish]

Happened with mine after a year. He wouldn't eat and slowly withered away and died. Everything parameter wise was fine