Juli Cory laying on side.. and fish tank in general turmoil!

#1
My new juili cory cat has started laying on the bottom of the tank.. it tries to swim upwards every so often and then sinks back down.
I have to admit, I did have two Gourami's that died from Dropsy a month or so ago..(minus the bulging, the symptoms seem similar)
We also had a honeycomb catfish that was at the bottom of the tank and had blood around its fins.. that died too, with bulging eyes.

I have one other Juli Cory and three neon tetra in my tank that I have had from the start and they are still going strong.
We have a bio wheel and that has stopped spinning (again) and I'm wondering if our water conditions could be better.. I will take a sample into the pet store unless anyone else has a better idea?

I know it all sounds terrible but if anyone has any 'constructive criticism' that would be much appreciated!
 

MissFishy

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#2
Definitely get your water checked, but before you do that, do a water change ASAP!!! Check the water temp too, it should be around 78 for those fish. Also, make sure the water is oxygenated with good circulation in the tank from a filter or air pump.