Become a credit card member today!Blood Parrot Cichlid
Description
The Blood Parrot Cichlid is a vibrant freshwater hybrid known for its bright orange color, round body, and playful personality. Reaching up to 8 inches, it stands out as a colorful centerpiece in medium to large aquariums. Semi-aggressive but generally peaceful with similarly sized or non-aggressive tankmates, Blood Parrots thrive in 55+ gallon tanks with hiding spots and open space. They prefer stable water conditions and a varied diet of pellets, frozen foods, and vegetables. Social and interactive, these long-lived fish bring bold color and charm to community setups-ideal for both beginners and experienced aquarists.
- - Care Level: Easy
- - Temperament: Semi-aggressive
- - Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
- - Max Size: 8"
- - Diet: Omnivore
- - Provide an environment with sandy substrate and rocks for hiding places
- - May Dig up plants
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Specifications
| SKU | 3358340 |
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| Primary Brand | Petco Freshwater Fish |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Max water Temp | 82 F |
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| Pet Max Length | 8 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Min | 2 |
| Special Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Parameters-PH Min | 6.5 |
| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Pet Min Length | 2 IN |
| Water Parameters-DKH Max | 5 |
| Water Parameters-PH Max | 7.5 |
| Scientific Name | Cichlasoma sp. |
| Min Water Temp | 77 F |
| Environment | Freshwater |
| Native To | Central America |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Length | 2.5 IN |
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Feed a variety of flakes, pellets, freeze-dried bloodworms and frozen food. Feed sparingly and no more than fish can eat in 1 to 2 minutes. Allow the sealed bag with your new fish to float in your aquarium for at least 15 minutes, but no longer than one hour, and ensure the water in the bag is the same temperature as the water in your tank.
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