Blood Parrot Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Blood Parrot Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (284 liters) for a single adult, larger for groups
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, semi-aggressive cichlids or robust community fish that can tolerate its temperament and size. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates. Due to their mouth structure, they are not effective predators of smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered aquarium with plenty of hiding spots (caves, driftwood, rocks) and open swimming areas. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Regular water changes are crucial to maintain water quality. Due to their unique mouth, they require sinking pellets or flakes that are easily ingested. They are sensitive to poor water conditions and stress.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

4-18 dGH

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