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Blue Tiger Parrot Cichlid

Hybrid parrot cichlid

Blue Tiger Parrot Cichlid (Hybrid parrot cichlid) is a solo centerpiece fish for a cycled 75+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 8 inches as an adult, 76-82°F water, pH 6.5-8, and moderate care. Keep only one per tank, and choose tankmates with matching water needs and low aggression.

TerritorialHigh energyFlashyModerate care
Blue Tiger Parrot Cichlid, a territorial 8 inch aquarium species for 75+ gallon tanks
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 reviewshrimp predatorfry predator

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