Blood Parrot Fish Turning Black!!!!

I got my blood parrot about a week ago. He is starting to develop black spots around his tail and back of his body. I’ve read a lot about these fish and I know that stress could be one reason and the fact that he’s so young could be another. Is there anything I can do? Is he ok?

 

I did a bit of googling and found this which I think is the same thing you’re experiencing.
Parrot Cichlid Turning Black!!! | Parrot Cichlid Forum | 73906
I hope this helps and best wishes for your fish- I’ve never kept blood parrots before so can’t be more help than directing you to this link sorry

Edit: on re-reading your post it sounds like you already know most of what the thread says in summary, so sorry if this sounds patronising!

 

I did a bit of googling and found this which I think is the same thing you’re experiencing.
Parrot Cichlid Turning Black!!! | Parrot Cichlid Forum | 73906
I hope this helps and best wishes for your fish- I’ve never kept blood parrots before so can’t be more help than directing you to this link sorry

Edit: on re-reading your post it sounds like you already know most of what the thread says in summary, so sorry if this sounds patronising!

I have done a lot of research on these fish I just don’t know how I could figure out what’s up with him/her the black spots seem to keep developing and I’m hoping it’s just from natural causes and not a disease...

 

I suppose as long as they appear healthy and your water parameters are fine then it’s likely just a natural change in colour, keep an eye on them. Your fish is very cute!

 

I suppose as long as they appear healthy and your water parameters are fine then it’s likely just a natural change in colour, keep an eye on them. Your fish is very cute!

Ok, I’ll make sure to keep an eye on him. Thank you!!

 

Just thought I should add that I think the people who are very experienced may be in holiday at the moment so I hope I gave you good advice and stay on red alert

 

Just thought I should add that I think the people who are very experienced may be in holiday at the moment so I hope I gave you good advice and stay on red alert

Ahahaha thank you!! You did!