1. Reasons for the white hair of parrot fish
1. Water quality factors: water quality and Changes in water temperature are a common cause of white hair in parrot fish. Generally, the owner did not replace the water quality in the fish tank
on time, and did not clean up the food residue and excrement in the fish tank in time, which led to the deterioration of the water quality and the breeding of bacteria, so that the parrot fish would grow white hairs.
2. Water temperature factor: Parrot fish has relatively high and sensitive requirements for water temperature. If the owner does not pay attention to the temperature difference between the new water and the old water when changing the water, the water temperature in the fish tank will suddenly change ( more than 2°C), or not using a heating rod to maintain the water temperature of the fish tank when the seasons change. If the water quality in the fish tank changes too much, then they will also grow white hair.
3. Disease factors: The whiteness on the parrot fish may also be caused by the parrot fish suffering from saprolegnia (also called skin mildew), because the early manifestation of saprolegnia is the appearance of white flocs on the fish hi shape, or white spots. In the later stage, the diseased part of the parrot fish will rot, and there will be hunger strikes, and mold will slowly spread throughout the body until death.
Second, what should I do if the parrot fish has white hair?
If it is caused by water quality factors, the owner needs to replace the water quality in the fish tank in time, and also has to clean up all kinds of dirt in the fish tank to keep the water quality clean. , the parrot fish will return to normal. Note: It is best to change the water quality every three days, but it is not necessary to replace all, only one third.
If it is caused by the water temperature factor, in addition to changing the water in time, the owner also needs to increase the water temperature to 30 ℃ first, and maintain the temperature constant through the heating rod. After the parrot fish returns to normal, adjust and maintain the water temperature between 25-28°C. Note: When the owner changes the water, the temperature difference between the new water and the old water should be controlled within 2°C.
If the parrot fish is suffering from saprolegnia, the owner needs to remove the diseased fish and raise them separately, and then use 10% salt water to bathe the diseased parrot fish. Soak four to five times a day, about ten minutes each time; if the parrot fish is seriously ill, the owner can also apply potassium permanganate to them once a day. After a week or so, the parrot fish can return to its normal body.
