Blood Parrot Cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus x (Blood Parrot))

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameAmphilophus citrinellus x (Blood Parrot)

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asBlood Parrot, Parrot Cichlid, Bloody Parrot

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

Dietomnivore

Adult size8 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-84°F, pH 6.5-7.8, GH 6-18 dGH

Appearance

Round, balloon-shaped bright orange body with a small permanently open beak-like mouth and large eyes; a man-made ornamental hybrid.

Difficulty and care for the Blood Parrot Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Man-made hybrid (Central/South American cichlid lineage)

Keeper notes

Man-made hybrid (no natural species). Generally semi-aggressive but its deformed mouth limits its ability to fight, so it is often timid and may be bullied. Does not exist in the wild.

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