Red inside nostrils on balloon ram cichlid

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Candiru
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Jun 1, 2008
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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?
10
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Yes
What percentage of water do you change?
21-30%
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Every two weeks
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Hello all,

I am not sure if this is normal or not?
I noticed some red inside the nostrils of the ram cichlid, also does it look bloated to you guys or I am just overthinking it?

This little guy is in a heavily planted tank.

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