Parrot Cichlid Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Parrot Cichlid in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters) for a single adult, larger for a pair or community
• Compatibility: Best kept as a single specimen or a well-established, compatible pair in a very large aquarium. Can be housed with other large, robust, and equally aggressive cichlids or armored catfish, provided ample space and hiding spots are available. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller or docile fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large aquarium with excellent filtration due to its size and waste production. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel. Provide numerous large rocks, driftwood, and sturdy artificial plants to create territories and hiding places. Live plants are likely to be uprooted. Strong water movement is appreciated. Regular large water changes are essential to maintain water quality. This species is highly territorial, especially during breeding, and can be destructive to tank decor.

Water parameters

Temperature

78-84°F (25-29°C)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

2-10 dGH

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