Description
🐟 Platinum Polar Cichlid
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Hybrid (Blood Parrot × Convict Cichlid)
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Family: Cichlidae
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Origin: Man-made hybrid (not found in wild)
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Size: 4 – 6 inches (10 – 15 cm)
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Lifespan: 8 – 10 years
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Tank Zone: Mid to Bottom
🌊 Water Parameters
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TDS: 150 – 250 ppm
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pH: 6.5 – 7.5
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Temperature: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F)
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Hardness: 6 – 12 dGH
🐟 Characteristics
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Known for their shiny platinum-white or pearl coloration.
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Compact, round body with short face (like polar parrots).
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Peaceful to semi-aggressive – less aggressive than most large cichlids.
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Can form pairs and breed with other hybrids.
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Hardy and suitable for beginner to intermediate fishkeepers.
🍽️ Food
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Type: Omnivorous
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Diet: High-quality cichlid pellets, flakes, frozen/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), vegetables (peas, spinach, zucchini).
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Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small amounts.
🛠️ Maintenance
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Tank Size: Minimum 40 gallons for a pair. Larger if keeping a community.
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Filtration: Strong filtration – they produce a fair amount of waste.
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Decor: Provide caves, rocks, driftwood, and some sturdy/artificial plants.
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Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Can be kept singly, in pairs, or small groups.
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Tank Mates: Compatible with other medium-sized peaceful cichlids, parrot cichlids, severums, angelfish, silver dollars, plecos.
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Avoid: Tiny community fish (like guppies, tetras) and overly aggressive cichlids.
✅ Do’s
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Keep in a spacious tank with hiding places.
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Maintain stable water parameters.
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Offer a varied diet for good color and health.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t overcrowd the tank – may cause aggression.
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Don’t house with very small fish (risk of being eaten).
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Don’t keep in poor filtration setups.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Their platinum-white color makes them stand out as centerpiece fish.
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Easier to manage than many aggressive cichlids.
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A good choice for hobbyists who want a beautiful hybrid cichlid in their tank
