We've had a trio of multifasciatus for the past two or three weeks and they've all been settling in well. They've plenty of shells to choose from and have started digging around and claiming territories.
However, I've noticed that there is some discolouration and that one in particular has developed some dark blotches around the head.
Has anyone seen something like this before? Water parameters are fine (0 ammonia and nitrite, 40ppm nitrate - our tap reading). Is it stress? Illness? This is our first time with shellies and indeed cichlids, so would be good to get some advice on it!
However, I've noticed that there is some discolouration and that one in particular has developed some dark blotches around the head.
Has anyone seen something like this before? Water parameters are fine (0 ammonia and nitrite, 40ppm nitrate - our tap reading). Is it stress? Illness? This is our first time with shellies and indeed cichlids, so would be good to get some advice on it!