Description
🐟 Polar Blue Parrot 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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Hybrid cichlid with a round body and short face.
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Color ranges from light blue to white with pearly shine.
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Hardy, active, and relatively peaceful compared to other cichlids.
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Can form pairs and breed successfully.
🍽️ 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).
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Feeding: 1–2 times daily, small portions.
🛠️ Maintenance
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Tank Size: Minimum 40 gallons for a pair. Larger if keeping multiple.
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Filtration: Strong filter – they produce waste.
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Decor: Provide rocks, caves, and driftwood. Sturdy plants or artificial plants recommended.
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Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Can be kept alone, as a pair, or small group.
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Tank Mates: Other medium-sized peaceful cichlids, parrot cichlids, severums, angelfish, silver dollars, plecos.
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Avoid: Very small fish (may be eaten) and overly aggressive cichlids.
✅ Do’s
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Keep in a spacious tank with hiding spots.
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Feed a balanced diet with both protein and veggies.
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Maintain good water quality.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t overcrowd – males may get territorial.
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Don’t mix with tiny community fish like guppies or tetras.
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Don’t neglect filtration – they are messy eaters.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Easy to care for and great for beginner to intermediate fishkeepers.
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Peaceful for a cichlid, but still needs space.
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Their unique blue color and round body make them an attractive aquarium centerpiece.
