Description
🐠 Yellow Parrot Cichlid
📌 Basic Info
Scientific Name: Hybrid Cichlid (Blood Parrot variant)
Common Name: Yellow Parrot / Yellow Blood Parrot
Size: 7 – 10 inches (18 – 25 cm)
Lifespan: 8 – 12 years
Tank Zone: Middle to Bottom
🌊 Water Parameters
TDS: 150 – 250 ppm
pH: 6.5 – 7.5
Temperature: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F)
Water Type: Freshwater, slightly soft to moderately hard
Hardness: GH 5–12, KH 3–8
🐟 Characteristics
Vibrant yellow body, round shape, and beak-like mouth.
Peaceful compared to other cichlids, but semi-aggressive when breeding.
Intelligent and interactive – often follows owners.
Cannot fully close mouth (hybrid trait).
Great centerpiece fish for community aquariums.
🍽️ Food
Type: Omnivorous
Diet: High-quality pellets, flakes, bloodworms, brine shrimp, spirulina, blanched vegetables (peas, zucchini, spinach).
Feeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily in small portions.
🛠️ Maintenance
Weekly water change: 25–30%
Strong filtration required (messy eaters).
Provide hiding places with rocks, caves, or driftwood.
Keep tank spacious with proper aeration.
Maintain stable water parameters.
👥 Social Behavior
Minimum Group Size: Can live alone, in pairs, or small groups (3–5+) if tank is large.
Tank Mates: Silver Dollars, Plecos, Severum, Bala Sharks, Giant Gourami, peaceful medium-to-large cichlids.
Avoid: Tiny fish (guppies, neon tetras) and very aggressive species (Flowerhorn, large Oscars).
✅ Do’s
Provide a large tank with decorations and hiding spots.
Keep water clean and well-oxygenated.
Feed a varied diet for bright colors and health.
Acclimate slowly when introducing to a new tank.
❌ Don’ts
Don’t keep them with small or delicate fish (they may get eaten).
Don’t make sudden water changes.
Don’t overcrowd the tank.
Don’t use copper-based medicines (toxic to fish).
⭐ Quick Tips
A colorful hybrid cichlid variant, hardy and popular.
Bright yellow makes it a stunning centerpiece.
Best for medium-to-large aquariums with peaceful tank mates.
