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: 120 gallons (450 liters) for a single adult, larger for groups or tank mates
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, semi-aggressive fish that can tolerate similar water parameters and are not small enough to be considered prey. Examples include other large cichlids (e.g., Severums, Green Terrors), large plecos, and some larger gouramis. Avoid very aggressive cichlids or very small, timid fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with plenty of open swimming space and hiding spots (caves, driftwood, rocks). Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Due to their deformed mouth, they can be messy eaters and require high-quality, easily digestible food. They are sensitive to poor water quality, so regular large water changes are crucial. While they may attempt to breed, they are typically sterile, with males being infertile and females sometimes laying eggs that do not hatch.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

4-18 dGH

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