Blood Parrot fin problem

[Kenny]

Hello... i have two blood parrots and, they were recently givin to me from a friend... they are 7 years old . i have had them for a month and half. one of them is developing black color on the top of its fins and the one side of its body.... i have been doing some reading and i do not think its black ick?? but i am concerned?? does anyone have advice or shared a simular experience??

[Lady Hobbs]

It's a problem that parrots have if they are not kept in very clean water. It will clear up on it's own by doing a large water change and doing regular, scheduled water changes and keeping the tank clean.

It's called Black Spot Disease.

[Kenny]

of the two blood parrots i have the one that is a little bigger is a bully, and is always nudging at the one with black spot... i have alot of hiding spots but whereever the little one goes the big one follows and bullys... is that just how they are?

[Lady Hobbs]

I have a pair of them. My female likes to slap the male around a bit, is very defensive when she spawns and goes after me if I reach in the tank. They're cichlids and that's the way cichlids are.

They should have plenty of room and be able to get away from each other, however. My pair is in a 55 gallon with some bottom feeders. They do not belong in small tanks.....like less than 40 gallon.

They can not bite with their mouths as they are and have to resort to pushing, is all. Doubtful they can hurt each other any.