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 (280 liters) for a single adult, larger for groups or mixed tanks
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, semi-aggressive fish that can tolerate similar water parameters. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates. Good tank mates include larger tetras, some plecos, and other robust cichlids of similar size and temperament.
• Special requirements: Requires excellent filtration due to their messy eating habits and large bioload. Provide plenty of hiding spots using driftwood, rocks, and artificial caves. A sand or fine gravel substrate is preferred. Due to their fused mouth, they can have difficulty eating certain types of food, so sinking pellets or flakes are often best. They are sensitive to poor water quality and sudden changes in parameters.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

4-18 dGH

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