Orange Parrot: The genetic mixing is possibly formed by crossing the midas cichlid (Amphilophus citrinellus) and the Gold Severum cichlid (Heros severus).
The Orange Parrot is a cross between the midas and the redhead cichlid. Around 1986, the fish was invented in Taiwan. Although they have been available for some time, blood parrot cichlids were not commonly available in pet stores before the year 2000. They are commonly referred to as blood parrots or bloody parrots, and should not be confused with freshwater parrot cichlids (Hoplarchus Psittacus) or saltwater parrot fish (Callyodon fasciatus).
I. Size
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- Average Adult Size: 7 to 8 inches
- Maximum Adult Size:10 inches
- Swimming Level: Mid- and bottom-level
II. You would love the fish because…
Orange Parrot is usually vivid orange, but it can also be red, yellow, or grey. Unsavory breeders may also dye the fish to produce different colors. Adult fish can reach a length of 7 to 8 inches (20 cm) and live for 10 to 15 years. Males are a little bigger than females.
These hybrids are easily identified by their distinctive traits, which include a circular body and a beak-like head with huge eyes. The mouth is usually open, and the teeth are far down in the throat, rendering the fish unable to fight and making eating difficult.
III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?
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- Recommended: 4
- Recommended Male/Female – 1:1
- Overall hostility: Peaceful
- Hostility towards own species: Peaceful
- Hostility towards other Species: Peaceful
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IV. Species compatibility
Orange parrots should not be housed with aggressive fish since they are unprepared to compete for food or territory in the aquarium. Owners have successfully kept them in community aquariums with a variety of peaceful fish. Tankmates could include medium-sized tetras, danios, angelfish, and catfish.
V. How to feed this species?
Orange Parrot will consume a wide range of meals, including flake, live, frozen, and freeze-dried items. They prefer to eat sinking items over floating things. The most popular treats among owners are bloodworms and live brine shrimp. B-carotene and canthaxanthin-rich foods will help keep their brilliant colors.
Recommended food
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- Tetra Pro Color Crisp
- Tetra Bits Complete fish food
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| Weight | 2 kg |
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| Dimensions | 20 × 20 × 30 cm |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Scientific Name | Amphilophus citrinellus x Heros severus |
| Common name | Blood parrot cichlid, bloody parrot cichlid, blood-red parrot cichlid |
| Tank size | 30 gallons for a single fish. |
| Special Diet | Tropical fish food, bloodworms, and frozen food. |
| Native To | Indo-Pacific region |
| Care Level | Intermediate |
| Max water Temp | 80 °F |
| Min Water Temp | 76 °F |
| pH Max | 8.0 |
| pH Min | 6.5 |
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