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Question
Hi Nick
Im concerned about my pearscale butterfly he has stopped eating and now is begging to look like he is dying. Not coming out as much and swimming poorly tilting to the side. It also appears like his forehead has become some what greenish in color. How would I be able to save him and what if anything is the problem. Water is good as well as all other fish that have been in the tank for the same time around or over a month.
Thanks

Answer
Hey Will

I'm not Nick. lol. I do know Nick from here though. I can still help you though.

How long has your tank been running? what are you feeding him? The green might be the beginning of a infection from not eating and from stress. Try giving him some different foods, and see if that perks him up. The green on his forehead might be nothing, but it could be the start of a disease. If it starts to spread on him, feel free to give me a update and i will try to figure out something for him. In the meantime, try waving different foods around him to get him eating