CHILIDS

Question
QUESTION: Hi I have a Red Parrot Chilid and recently its tale have White Dots on it.  Also do  need a filter if I change my water on my tank 3 times a months
ANSWER: Hi Bruce,
  Little white dots on the fins could be the first sign of a disease called ich.  

  Absolutely you need a filter.  Even with a filter, you should be changing 25% of the water once a week, every week.  Changing less water more often is far better than changing all of the water less often.

-- Ron
  rcoleman@cichlidresearch.com
  Cichlid Research Home Page <http:///cichlidresearch.com>

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QUESTION: How can that ich be cured and do i have to get the Chilid out of the tank.

Answer
Hi Bruce,
  There are many medicines out there for ick.  I use one called Rid-Ick.  Quik-Cure is another one.  Whichever one you buy, follow the directions carefully.   

 You leave the cichlid in the tank.

-- Ron
  rcoleman@cichlidresearch.com
  Cichlid Research Home Page <http://cichlidresearch.com>