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 multiple individuals
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other similarly sized, semi-aggressive cichlids or robust community fish. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates. Due to their mouth deformity, they are not efficient predators.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding spots (caves, driftwood, rocks) and open swimming areas. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel as they enjoy digging. Regular water changes are crucial to maintain water quality. Due to their hybrid nature, they are often infertile, though some individuals may lay eggs that are typically unfertilized.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

4-18 dGH

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