What Fish Can Breed With Parrot Fish? - Fixanswer

Yes I have. Hybrids are quite common in the cichlid hobby.

Almost any Central American cichlid will hybridize with any other

. Many of the mbuna (rock dwelling cichlids from Lake Malawi) will hybridize with each other.

Can parrot cichlids breed with convict cichlids?

Re: can parrot cichlid breed with convict cichlid???? #

Unfortunately yes they can and it should be prevented by separating them or by removing the eggs

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How many blood parrot cichlids can I keep together?

A Blood Parrot Cichlid needs at least a 30 gallon tank – this will be enough for

one fish

. Every additional fish needs at least 10 gallons to ensure that they all have plenty of space.

Do parrot cichlids eat other fish?

A Parrot Fish attacking a fish of another species, especially a smaller one could lead to the parrot fish killing the other fish. … And like

all other fish if they can fit it in their mouth they will eat it

. So if a Parrot Fish is put in a tank with smaller fish, they will eat them.

Can blood red parrot cichlids 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.

How fast do blood parrot cichlids grow?

Adult fish can grow to a length of 8 inches (20 centimeters) and reach an age of

10 to 15 years

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How often should you feed parrot cichlids?

5. How often should you feed parrot cichlids? Feed your fish

twice daily

and only as much as they can finish in a few minutes. Remember that they are messy eaters, so clear out any unfinished food to keep your tank conditions optimal.

What is the most peaceful cichlid?

Keyhole Cichlid (Cleithracara maronii)

– A very peaceful species, the keyhole cichlid grows only 4 to 5 inches in length. These fish are very shy and need to have plenty of hiding places in the tank. They are very nonaggressive with other tankmates and will always back down from a fight.

Why are my parrot fish kissing?

Kissing parrot fish, more commonly known as blood parrot

Why are my parrot fish hiding?

If a fish has been recently added to the tank, the most likely cause of hiding is that it is

simply feeling nervous about its new surroundings

. This is particularly true of non-schooling species that often like to claim a specific territory that they can call home.

Are blood red parrot cichlids aggressive?

Many in the fish trade refer to Blood Parrot Cichlids as a

semi-aggressive species

. They can indeed act out and display aggressive behaviors. However, most of the time this only occurs when the fish is around other aggressive fish.

Can blood parrots live with African cichlids?

Specifically

African river cichlids do well

with blood parrots. As long as the African cichlids are roughly the same size and aggression level as the blood parrots the fish should be compatible.

Do parrot cichlids grow fast?

Adult fish can grow to a length of 8 inches (20 centimeters) and reach an age of

10 to 15 years

.

How do you make my parrot fish grow faster?

Put your fish in a larger tank.
Let your fish get used to their new home.
Ensure that the temperature is just right.
Monitor water quality.
Do regular water changes.
Always make sure the tank is clean.
Provide high-quality food.