- Have you tested your water?
- Yes
- If yes, what is your ammonia?
- 0
- If yes, what is your nitrite?
- 0
- If yes, what is your nitrate?
- 0
- If I did not test my water...
- ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.
- Do you do water changes?
- Yes
- What percentage of water do you change?
- 31-40%
- How frequently do you change your water?
- Every week
- If I do not change my water...
- ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.
So in my 180g tank I have 2 red spot Severums 2 blood parrot cichlids and 8 polar blue cichlids. I’ve noticed lately that both the red spot Severums and blood parrots have slightly frayed fins that almost look like they have worn away a bit. But after a short period of time they repair and look normal and then the same thing happens again. I’m wondering what might be going on? I have noticed that 2 of the polar blues have laid eggs and are very protective of them so they do seem to be chasing and nipping the other fish a bit. Could the fins wearing away be from the nipping?