DartzMan Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I recently noticed that a couple of peacocks I own seemed to have developed black lines/Marks along the top of their bodies and face... It looks like dirt, dust, soot.. I have also noticed after studying the photo, alot more orange/red colour has also appeared aroudn the fins and behind the gill areas I havent noticed it before and I am a little concerned...... Water Chem looks ok, I feed them regular with Cichlid pellets Image of one below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilroy Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi, How often and how much water do you change? I believe the black marks/blotches are related to poor water conditions. They should disappear if you increase your frequency of water changes. click here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DartzMan Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi, How often and how much water do you change? I believe the black marks/blotches are related to poor water conditions. They should disappear if you increase your frequency of water changes. click here I do regular water changes.... After posting my initial question I re checked my Water Chem.. PH was 8.0 Ammonia was around 0, Nitrites were 0, Nitrate was 10 I just did another water change.. I usually do around 30-50% every week.. I also add PH buffer, some salt,Water ager and conditioner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiem Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 The photo you show is of a hybrid the red coming out in it is possibly from what you are feeding them and I have a notion that too much spirulina can cause the black markings to become more prominent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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