(F9) Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid (≈2 inches)#semi adult

Description

🐟 Polar Blue Parrot Cichlid

📌 Basic Info

• Scientific Name: Hybrid (Blood Parrot × Convict Cichlid)

• Family: Cichlidae

• Origin: Man-made hybrid (not found in wild)

• Size: 4 – 6 inches (10 – 15 cm)

• Lifespan: 8 – 10 years

• Tank Zone: Mid to Bottom

🌊 Water Parameters

• TDS: 150 – 250 ppm

• pH: 6.5 – 7.5

• Temperature: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F)

• Hardness: 6 – 12 dGH

🐟 Characteristics

• Hybrid cichlid with a round body and short face.

• Color ranges from light blue to white with pearly shine.

• Hardy, active, and relatively peaceful compared to other cichlids.

• Can form pairs and breed successfully.

🍽️ Food

• Type: Omnivorous

• Diet: High-quality cichlid pellets, flakes, frozen/live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), vegetables (peas, spinach).

• Feeding: 1–2 times daily, small portions.

🛠️ Maintenance

• Tank Size: Minimum 40 gallons for a pair. Larger if keeping multiple.

• Filtration: Strong filter – they produce waste.

• Decor: Provide rocks, caves, and driftwood. Sturdy plants or artificial plants recommended.

• Water Change: 25–30% weekly.

👥 Social Behavior

• Minimum Group Size: Can be kept alone, as a pair, or small group.

• Tank Mates: Other medium-sized peaceful cichlids, parrot cichlids, severums, angelfish, silver dollars, plecos.

• Avoid: Very small fish (may be eaten) and overly aggressive cichlids.

✅ Do’s

• Keep in a spacious tank with hiding spots.

• Feed a balanced diet with both protein and veggies.

• Maintain good water quality.

❌ Don’ts

• Don’t overcrowd – males may get territorial.

• Don’t mix with tiny community fish like guppies or tetras.

• Don’t neglect filtration – they are messy eaters.

⭐ Quick Tips

• Easy to care for and great for beginner to intermediate fishkeepers.

• Peaceful for a cichlid, but still needs space.

• Their unique blue color and round body make them an attractive aquarium centerpiece.