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Blood Parrot Cichlid

Hybrid: Amphilophus citrinellus × Vieja melanurus

Blood Parrot Cichlid (Hybrid: Amphilophus citrinellus × Vieja melanurus) aquarium profile: minimum 75 gallon tank, 8 inch adult size, 76-82°F temperature range, and moderate care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.

TerritorialHigh energyFlashyModerate care
Blood Parrot Cichlid aquarium fish
75 galMinimum tank
8 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
76-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6.5-8
GH
5-20 dGH
KH
3-12 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Assertive
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
4/5

Diet and Care

Diet
omnivore
Diet difficulty
2/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

large adult sizehigh bioloadassertive or territorialneeds review
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