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Jewel cichlid

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Question
I have a jewel cichlid, I have had it for about three month now. At first it was very active and swam all around the tank. The tank is mixed with African and New World cichlids and they all get along fine, The past two week the jewel has been hiding and siting on the bottom. Its eyes look hazy and it is not eating like it did. It doesnt get bothered by any of the other fish. I  dont know what can be wrong. Any ideas?
Thank you,
Billy

Answer
Hi Billy,
 I know you said it doesn't get bothered by any of the other fish, but they hazzy eyes are almost certainly the result of being bitten by another fish.  Often times this sort of thing happens when you aren't around.  

-- Ron
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