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 fish that can tolerate its territorial nature. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates. Good tank mates include larger tetras, plecos, and other robust cichlids of similar size and temperament.
• 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. Due to their mouth structure, they can be messy eaters and require good water quality maintenance. They are sensitive to poor water conditions and sudden changes.

Water parameters

Temperature

76-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

4-18 dGH

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