PARROT CICHLID

    PARROT CICHLID CARE

    Aquarist Experience Level: Beginner

    Size of fish: 8.0 inches

    Minimum Tank Size: 100 ltrs

    Temperament: Semi-aggressive

    Aquarium Hardiness: Moderately hardy

    Temperature: 22 to 28° C

    AQUARIUM CARE

    Perform water changes of 20 - 25% weekly, more or less depending on stocking numbers. If water quality is ignored, as with all cichlids, disease and death can occur.  The viewing panes should be cleaned with a sponge or algae magnet, once algae settles use a siphon vacuum to clean all the debris from the substrate.  Make sure to get up all the excess food the fish leaves behind.

    Water Changes: Weekly

    Ph range: 6.5-8.0

    Brackish: No

    Water Movement: Weak

    Water Region: Middle

    DIETARY NEEDS

    Diet Type: Omnivore

    Flake Food: Yes

    Pellet: Yes

    Live foods (shrimps, worms): Some of Diet

    Vegetable Food: Some of Diet

    Meaty Food: Some of Diet

    Feeding Frequency: Several feedings per day