Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – cichlid pellets (sinking, easy to eat), frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp
Aquarium species profile
Blood Parrot Cichlid
Hybrid (Amphilophus citrinellus × Vieja melanurus) · Captive-bred hybrid (originated in Taiwan)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size8"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature76–84°F
pH range6.5–7.5
Compatible tank mates
Other Blood Parrots, Severums, Silver Dollars, large tetras, Plecos
Tank mates to avoid
Very small fish, very aggressive cichlids that exploit their deformed mouths
Care notes
Controversial hybrid with permanently deformed mouth that cannot fully close. Heavy bioload. Personable and intelligent. Avoid dyed specimens.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.