Giraffe Cichlid not eating!

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I have had this cichlid for 8 years and it is about 9-10 inches. The last couple of days I have noticed that some of the cichlid pellets from the morning are still floating at the top of the tank. He seems to be eating half, but leaving the rest. Also I should mention that he is acting sluggish and having labored breathing. Is this a disease or is he just getting old? This is the first fish I have ever owned that has lived this long so I am unsure as to what I am supposed to be looking for.
 

stormywendyann

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Giraffe cichlids can live from 10 to 12 years. Without knowing anything else it is kind of hard to tell you what is going on. Do you have your water parameter taken recently? A spike can always cause problems. Does he have any other symptoms? I am sorry you are having trouble with your fish.
 
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