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QuestionI have two red parrot fish and I wish to add a yellow one. Can I place the yellow one in the same tank as the red ones?Community AnswerYes, they are all the same breed, so you shouldn't have any issues.
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QuestionIs it okay to have a lot of parrot cichlids in one 4 liter tank?Community AnswerNo, it is not enough space for all of them.
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QuestionIs it possible to keep blood parrot and angelfish together?Community AnswerYes, you just need to have a big enough tank so they can have their space, and add some plants for the blood parrot to hide in.
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QuestionHow can I keep my parrots from fighting?Priyanshu SharMaCommunity AnswerThis is a natural behavior of cichlids. Add some hiding place or add some new fish.
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QuestionCan I mix them with goldfish?Community AnswerI wouldn't. Goldfishes are too docile and might lose the food war with parrot cichlids. Also, common goldfish require a pond as they get very big.
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QuestionHow can I help my red parrot fish heal after getting hole-in-the-head disease?Community AnswerHole-in-the-head disease is a symptom of poor tank health, but there are a lot of things you can do to help. Use anti-parasite medications, change the tank water frequently, keep the temperature around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, and add aquarium salt in the amount recommended on the box. Also, remove any carbon from the filters. The scars will remain, but the disease itself will dissipate.
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QuestionWhy is my yellow parrot fish turning a light orange color?Community AnswerCheck its food. There is specific food to particular colored parrot fish.
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QuestionIf I have a two-foot aquarium with four medium sized parrot fish, can two small oscars fit in there?Community AnswerEach of these fish can grow up to 6" so I would not put them all in that one tank.
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QuestionCan one parrot cichlid be on its own in a tank or should I provide tank mates?Community AnswerParrot fish are both shy and bit aggressive (especially males), but you can have more parrot fish in tank, depending upon tank size (volume) and many hiding spots. You can add top dwelling or schooling types (mild and non-aggressive) like tinfoil, but definitively not gold fish.
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QuestionHow do I increase the pH level?Community AnswerUse baking soda to raise the pH levels in your fish tank. However, be sure to take your fish out of the tank while you add the baking soda in. The sudden change in the water before it dissolves could shock your fish. For every five to six gallons of water, add one teaspoon of baking soda.
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QuestionCan I use aquarium salt in the tank?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionIs an African cichlid or a bigger-sized fish compatible with a parrot fish?Community AnswerAfrican cichlids and parrot cichlids are from different parts of the world and have different water requirements, so they should not be housed together. A bigger-sized fish might be compatible, but size should not be the only factor in this decision.
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QuestionWill my parrots breed if I live in a climate that is 40 C?Community AnswerParrot cichlids are a hybrid of two other types of Central American cichlids, and are infertile. They may lay eggs, but they cannot breed at all.
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QuestionCan I use marble stones for blood parrot fish?Community AnswerYes, just make sure to clean underneath and around them with a siphon during weekly water changes.
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QuestionCan I keep six parrot fish in a 68 gallon tank?Community AnswerNo, it is too small of a space and they may injure or kill each other when fighting for dominance in such a crowded space.
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QuestionCan I have floating plants in my tank?Community AnswerYes, although they may chew them up. Hardier plants are recommended as plastic plants will choke or kill the fish, and softer plants will wilt and die under their constant biting.
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QuestionWhat age and gender would a parrot fish that is twice the size of a goldfish?Community AnswerGoldfish range in sizes, from a dime to a foot long at least. So it’s hard to tell gender and age by your description.
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QuestionIs 28 degrees C ideal for parrot fishes, or should I increase the temperature to 30 C?Community AnswerThe ideal living temperature for your parrot cichlids is 28 degrees C.
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QuestionMy parrot fish has laid eggs on a rock. I have separated the rock into another tank. What care should I take of eggs?Community AnswerIt is good to separate the rock, because parrot fish are artificially bred and mostly infertile. Since the eggs are infertile, they will rot in few days (colorless eggs turn white). The parrot fish will consume the eggs if left alone.
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QuestionCan I keep my parrot in an aquarium?Community AnswerYes, that's where they need to be kept to ensure the correct water parameters.
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QuestionCan l put blood parrot with goldfish?Community AnswerNo, most definitely not. Goldfish require 60-70 degree water, while parrot cichlids are tropical, requiring 75-80 degree water.
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QuestionCan I put a flowerhorn and parrot fish in the same tank?Community AnswerFlowerhorns are best kept alone, as they can get very aggressive and need a lot of space.
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QuestionAre pacus good companions for parrot cichlids?Community AnswerYes, they sure are, as long as neither fish can fit into the other's mouth and the tank is big enough for a full-sized pacu and parrot. Pacus, in general, are docile fish that get along with everyone until they fit inside their mouths. Pacus grow big fast.
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QuestionCan I keep a pair of parrot in 40 gallon tank (40"×20" by 18" )?Community AnswerYes, you can. 30 gallons for the initial parrot and 10 gallons for the additional one.
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QuestionWhich filtration is best for them?Community AnswerSince they require big tanks, a canister filter is the most popular and effective choice as it can hold more filter media which is beneficial for a big tank.
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QuestionI have one blood parrot cichlid in a one-foot aquarium. From day 2, it has not been playing around, instead it has just been sleeping or resting at a corner. Why is this so?Community AnswerThe tank is too small for fish. It needs at least a 3-foot aquarium. Due to it being in a small aquarium, it is suffering from stress and risks dying soon. Shift it to a big tank.
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QuestionBought 2 pair parrot fish last week. It is always hiding inside the plant. I can see they swim only for food. Will it be always like this only or it will swim after some weeks?Community AnswerThis is common. Due to their shy nature, they may hide. Once they are accustomed to the aquarium, they may come out and swim.
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QuestionHow can I know if my blood parrot is male or female?Community AnswerCheck on anal fins. If the fins are rounded and shorter, then the fish is female. However, if the fins are pointed at the end of the fins, then the fish is male. There's only one thing: in some cases, the female parrot fish might have a pointed fins at the end.
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QuestionIs a parrot cichlid an easygoing fish?Community AnswerBasically they are shy in the beginning, but once it is used with your tank, they are one of the easygoing fish. Always keep some hiding spots.
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QuestionCan I keep parrot cichlids with other fish?Community AnswerYou can add any cichlids with them, but make sure the fish size is at least 1/3 of your parrot size, so it wont eat them also add some hiding spots.
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