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: 110 gallons
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, semi-aggressive cichlids or robust, similarly sized fish. 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 spacious aquarium with plenty of hiding spots (caves, driftwood, rocks) and open swimming areas. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Good filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. They are sensitive to poor water quality. Due to their mouth deformity, they can have difficulty feeding, so sinking pellets or flakes are preferred. They are prone to digestive issues if not fed appropriately.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

2-10 dGH

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