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Fire mouth cichlid

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Question
Hello, I have a Firemouth cichlid in a 30 gallon tank. My fire mouth has been just staying in one spot on top of a decoration, not moving even when I put food in. It has been a week, and I'm wondering if something is wrong with him.

Answer
Hi Dylan,

To answer on a more professional level, I will need answers to the questions below.

What kind of filter is being used?
How often do you change water?
Feed?
How much food do you feed and does any hit the bottom?
How often is the filter maintained?
How much lighting is provided daily?
How many tank-mates are they and what kinds are they?

Thanks