Orange Parrot Cichlid
Up to 8 diet.
Orange parrot cichlid. But these fish are few and far between. These cichlids grow up to 4 inches in nature but they ve been known to grow larger in captivity. These are also some of the more abused of fish species available in the hobby often.
Instead of relying on their teeth in order to chew. When this fish first appeared a few years ago they were orange. They get their name from their parrot like mouths and greenish yellow colorings.
These fish are manmade and are considered to be the hybrid of convict and parrot cichlids. It is believed that these parrot cichlids are the result of crossing midas cichlid and redhead cichlid. The other kind of parrot cichlid is increasingly common in pet stores.
Now i have seen them in all sorts of colors ranging from orange and red to purple blue and even green. They have the main characteristic features of a parrot cichlids and the convict cichlids. When this fish first appeared a few years ago they were orange.
Parrot cichlids with their bright colors and other interesting features are tropical and hybrid fish that offer an alternative to the more common oscar or angelfish. It is sometimes called the parrot cichlid or blood parrot cichlidor red parrot cichlid or blood red parrot cichlid. The polar parrot cichlids or the hybrid parrot cichlids are one of the most unusual looking yet attractive fish.
To hunt or consume plant life in the wild would see the parrot cichlid s lifespan shortened dramatically. An orange blood orange coloured body and the fact that they grow to be a good size make them very popular but they will need plenty of space in the long term. These fish can be many colors on the spectrum which can even change depending on their mood.
But all cichlids commonly undergo color changes during their lives so it is that ours will as well. It is sometimes called the parrot cichlid or blood parrot cichlid or red parrot cichlid or blood red parrot cichlid. Some color changes are permanent and some are temporary.
The average blood parrot cichlid size is around 8 inches in length for adult males and 6 to 7 inches in length for females. 30 gallons tank set up. As with any companion animal parrot cichlids come with responsibilities.
Otherwise known as the cynotilapia afra the dogtooth cichlid is a small species native to lake malawi. Species only tank or peaceful community. Freshwater with open space and hiding spots compatible.
Cichlidae minimum tank size. The parrot cichlid s odd mouth and deep set teeth make it extremely difficult for the fish to eat while in a tank. In addition to being shorter females also have a more round plump body.
Parrots cichlids have well known problems among which are an awkwardly shaped mouth and infertility.
