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I'm still pretty new to freshwater, never done saltwater, but I recall chatting with a salty about that fish and if I'm not mistaken, they said it's a tough one to care for.

Congrats are in order. Pics are a must, can't wait to see those little multis and the new additions, the fry.

I'm going to take a guess that the tank's not being cycled is a major contributor to your fish's behavior. When did you actually bring him home - was it right after you set up the tank? As for water changes, how often do you do them and how much water do you replace?

I think the ammonia and nitrite ...

Hiya silvers,

Sorry to hear you're having some trouble with your Red Parrot Cichlid. Hopefully, we can get to the bottom of this and sort things out for you.

To better understand what might be going on, could you tell us a bit more about your tank and the fish's environment? We'd love to know the ...

That's fantastic news that she's on the mend, and the part about her mate keeping an eye on her is just too sweet.

I didn't chime in initially as I wasn't sure about the compatibility, but your plan seemed reasonable to me. It's great to hear the little acei is settling in and appears to be doing alright. Hopefully, it'll continue to thrive and regain its weight.

The colors are just incredible, really stands out.

I've had good luck finding a decent selection on Aquabid, might be worth checking out for some of the plants you're looking for.

Aww, lovely little guys. Huge congrats, flowon.

Thanks for the input, I'm still trying to wrap my head around how a coral can be doing great and then just start dying off like this. It's really got me wondering what's missing from our tanks that they have in the wild.