What can I put in with my parrot fish?
Here are some good Blood Parrot Cichlid tank mates to consider:
- Yoyo Loach.
- Emperor Tetra.
- Honey Gourami.
- Silver Dollar Fish.
- Firemouth Cichlid.
- Tiger Barb.
- Many Types Of Plecos.
- Clown Pleco.
Can blood parrots live alone?
Can blood parrot fish live alone? Provided that you have a larger than 60-gallon tank, you can keep blood parrots in groups. However, you will need to provide plenty of hiding places around the tank. These fish are happier when kept in groups, as they tend to be shy and lack confidence when kept in isolation.
Will blood parrots eat other fish?
Blood parrots are easygoing, shy cichlids, but they stick up for themselves against other fish. However, their oddly shaped mouths don’t allow them to inflict any real damage to fish of equal or greater size.
Can two blood parrots live together?
Keeping Blood Parrot Cichlids Together As long as you have enough space (60+ gallons) you can keep these fish in groups. The more Blood Cichlids you have, the more hiding spots you will need to spread around the aquarium.
Can parrot fish live with Mollies?
Depends on what you mean with parrot fish. If you mean a blood parrot cichlid then sure. It will really appreciate the addition of fresh fish to it’s diet and enjoy the mollies. I have 2 Parrot Ciclids and keep a pot belly molly with them! he cleans up my plants and lately has been following them as if sniffing them.
Can you keep angelfish with parrot fish?
It is strongly discouraged to have angel fishes with blood parrot, since blood parrots are aggresive and usually territorial. This would result in the blood parrot constantly harassing the angel fish, stressing it out and dying.
What size tank does a blood parrot need?
30 gallons
Characteristics
| Scientific name | Amphilophus citrinellus x Heros severus |
|---|---|
| Minimum tank size | 30 gallons for single fish; 10 additional gallons for each additional fish |
| Diet | As a base diet, prefers high-quality flakes or pellets formulated for cichlids |
| Breeding | Males are sterile, but females sometimes breed with other cichlids |
How long does it take for a blood parrot to reach full size?
As the press has brought this practice to light, the majority of fish stockists will no longer sell these modified fish. Adult fish can grow to a length of 8 inches (20 centimeters) and reach an age of 10 to 15 years.
Can parrot fish live with guppies?
These livebearers are on the larger side; I don’t recommend keeping Guppies and Platies as they are easily bullied and may occasionally be eaten by a persistent Parrot Cichlid. Like all livebearers they are some of the easiest fish to breed so long as you keep them well fed and the water quality suitable.
Can parrot fish live with angelfish?
Tankmates. Blood parrots should not be kept with aggressive fish, as they are not well equipped to compete for food or turf in the aquarium. Owners have kept them successfully in community tanks with a variety of peaceful fish. Mid-sized tetras, danios, angelfish, and catfish are all good possible tankmates.
Can parrot fish live with cichlids?
Parrots are actually quite peaceful, though individuals may spar a bit with each other. They mix quite well with large gouramis, some barbs, tetras, and the like. Many types of less-aggressive cichlids, such as firemouths (Thorichthys meeki and relatives), many acaras, and eartheaters, also mix very well with them.
Can blood parrots live with guppies?