The treatment methods for the darkening of blood parrot cichlids mainly include the following situations:
Being frightened: Blood parrot cichlids have small (courage), and they are easily frightened, which can cause their bodies to turn dark. The solution is to keep the surrounding environment quiet, avoiding loud noises or other sources of interference. Usually, the color of the blood parrot cichlids will return to normal within a few days.
Sudden environmental changes: Excessive changes in water quality or a large temperature difference in water temperature can also cause the bodies of blood parrot cichlids to turn dark. The solution is to maintain the stability of water quality and water temperature. The water temperature should be controlled between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius, and avoid frequently changing the water or equipment in the fish tank.
Getting sick: Blood parrot cichlids may suffer from black spot disease, resulting in black spots on their bodies. The treatment method is to soak the blood parrot cichlids in a 2% to 3% saltwater solution for 5 to 10 minutes once a day. It will take effect after 4 to 5 days of continuous treatment.
Genetic problems: Genetic mutations in blood parrot cichlids may also cause their bodies to turn dark. In this case, treatment is usually not necessary, and the black spots may disappear when the fish reaches adulthood.
Preventive measures:
Keep the water quality clean: Regularly clean the remaining bait and fish feces in the fish tank to avoid water pollution.
Control the amount of water change: Each time the amount of water changed should not exceed one-third or one-fourth of the total water volume, and avoid frequent and large-scale water changes.
Stabilize the water temperature: Keep the water temperature between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius to avoid large fluctuations in water temperature.
Provide a quiet environment: Avoid placing equipment that makes loud noises around the fish tank and keep the environment quiet.