Thanks for the quick response. OK, I literally just tested everything over the past ten minutes so here we go..
- 29 gallon tank (tall), approx. 40 lbs. of playsand (thoroughly rinsed/cleansed), 78-80 Degrees (F), slabs of limestone and black slate, 150 and 100 Bio-Wheel Filtration System, 2 heaters (a 100 watt and standard.. both submersible),
-pH - 7.2-7.5
-GH - 120-180
-KH - 180-240
-NO2 - 0
-NO3 - 0-20 (might be a problem)
TANK STOCK - spawning pair of GBR's (german blue rams), 7 cardinal tetras, 2 cherry barbs (1 F/1 M), 1 bristle-nosed pleco, 1 spotted synadontis (valentiana - juvenile, 1' long), 1 angelfish (young, smaller than a nickel - silver with 3 vertical, black stripes) - Started tank 8-15-11
- Not going to lie - just introduced the 2 cherry barbs, angel, and 3 of the 7 cardinals in the past 5 days (had an itch to re-stock)
- GBR's are about 45 days old.. Spawned twice, including female laying approx 200 eggs lastnight (none survived.. i.e. synadontis)
- Still no change in male GBR, actually worse. Is now lying on its bottom fins, breathing rapidly, but still has full color, while dorsal fin is erect.. I just dont get it.. Fed him some live brine shrimp an hour ago, ate a few, then went straight back to his stationary spot. Im hoping for the best, but I dont think things are going to get much better when I turn the lights off... Advice please??