Please help my Geophagus

[Convict Cichlids]

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?

20

If I did not test my water...

1. ...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?

21-30%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

Hello All

What are these white dots on my geophagus? I know it’s not ick. How can I treat?

 

[kno4te]

Could be lymphocystis spots. Clean water and make sure it’s eating. Would monitor for now.

 

[duanes]

Increase your water change schedule and volume, until your average nitrate reading is less than 10ppm, and then keep up that schedule.
20% to 30% per week is not sufficient for Geophagines, I consider even 50%-60% bare minimum, my average is 90 to 120% per week for riverine species.

 

[Convict Cichlids]

Thanks I’ll definitely do that