What's wrong with my friend's German Blue Ram?

[swifty]

http://i.imgur.com/C5N7M0C.jpg

He told me the ram has been like this for the past few days. I told him to start doing daily water changes as it may be fin rot, but I'm unsure as he said he notices it not as active as it used to be. I know it's hard to tell but all I can get.

 

[Scottyhorse]

Tank size, water parameters, and tank mates?
Is he eating?

 

[swifty]

20g tall, 1 3 spot gourami, 4 cory cats, 1 pleco, 5 black skirts. He doesn't have a test kit. Said he hasn't seen it eat yet.

 

[phishfriend]

What is that on it side? Pic is blurred. Almost looks like it has a big scratch.

 

[swifty]

I believe that is just the reflection of a screen. I'm trying to get him to get a better picture so you all can see to help better. The tail for sure is in pretty bad shape, and he's said it stopped eating ever since his tail got like that.

 

[DragonFish71]

It looks like the tail has been chewed or is rotting away. A better picture will definatly help.

 

[Scottyhorse]

Really, he needs a test kit.

 

[phishfriend]

Agreed Scotty! What are the lvl on the tank

 

[asphaltcowboy]

http://i.imgur.com/meDeKqJ.jpg and http://i.imgur.com/5lWw1XK.jpg about the best i could do on the phone cameras not to good

 

[swifty]

Here is some better pictures. I don't think he has access to a test kit yet.

Photo Album - Imgur

 

[Scottyhorse]

Yeah, something doesn't look quite right, but I can't put my finger on it...

 

[phishfriend]

Yeah, unfortunately we really can not help without more info. In truth rams or any other fish for that matter shouldn't be kept without having basic tools like a testing kit.

The best advise I can give would be to up the water changes.

It's not much but maybe it will help.

 

[Berylla]

Poor little guy! Let us know if he perks up with more water changes.