- Have you tested your water?
- Yes
- If yes, what is your ammonia?
- 0
- If yes, what is your nitrite?
- .25
- If yes, what is your nitrate?
- 20
- 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.
All parameters are within normal range, 30% water change every 5 days.
I have one African Cichlid in a tank of 3 other African Cichlids that get along perfectly fine, no fighting, mouthing, or food fights.
I just noticed this morning that the majority of his fins are frayed. Some are almost down to the base of the fin. My gut is telling me this is fin rot but I am also wondering if it could be old age. I've had him for about 6 months and never had an issue with the fins until now.
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I have one African Cichlid in a tank of 3 other African Cichlids that get along perfectly fine, no fighting, mouthing, or food fights.
I just noticed this morning that the majority of his fins are frayed. Some are almost down to the base of the fin. My gut is telling me this is fin rot but I am also wondering if it could be old age. I've had him for about 6 months and never had an issue with the fins until now.
![20200710_063533.jpg 20200710_063533.jpg](https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/data/attachments/1180/1180182-d40d18427c802b5204eda00af77e06e0.jpg)
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