new parrot fish dying?

johnsteel · Jul 15, 2021

my dad got 3 parrots about 3 weeks ago, now one of them is smaller than the rest and is floating strangely and looks like it’s struggling to stay put
these symptoms were apparent in our last parrot which died soon after
we have a 120L tank
need some help pls

itiwhetu · Jul 15, 2021

Because parrot fish are deformed by nature they come with all sorts of issues and can develop problems at anytime

johnsteel · Jul 15, 2021

itiwhetu said:
Because parrot fish are deformed by nature they come with all sorts of issues and can develop problems at anytime

do you know how to make it better?

itiwhetu · Jul 15, 2021

It is most likely genetical, no cure I'm sorry.

johnsteel · Jul 15, 2021

itiwhetu said:
It is most likely genetical, no cure I'm sorry.

so do i just let it die?

itiwhetu · Jul 15, 2021

Let it live out the rest of it's life in the best conditions you can provide for it.

Colin_T · Jul 15, 2021

You can try doing a big water change and gravel cleaning the substrate every day for a week. That can help if there is any sort of issue with the tank water.

Reducing the water level can sometimes help.

If you can post a video of the fish swimming and floating it might provide more information. Upload the video to YouTube, then copy & paste the link here.

Naughts · Jul 15, 2021

In picture 2 the scales are very pink and raised, could that be a bacterial infection?

John, are all 3 parrots sharing a tank?

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