I think it also depends on the temperament of your Parrots. I have a 6" male who is extremely gentle and doesn't pay any attention to the guppies or pleco in his tank. He's also slower and clumsier than hell so that may have something to do with it.
Parrot Fish Question
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I agree with Mystix. Parrots don't have the anatomy to be killers. Although I sometimes think they wish they did.
there is a parrot cichlid that isn't a hybrid
I have a one eyed blood parrot and he couldn't even eat feeder guppies. They are angry, but can't survive in a cichlid community with capable cichlids. They can't close their mouth so they can only do damage if they ram a fish, but since their spine is deformed that is pretty much out of the question.
Blood parrots could probably be put with discus or angelfish IMO. In fact my g/f keeps hers with a big altum angel without any probnlems, and those the most touchy angel I can think of.
I have a one eyed blood parrot and he couldn't even eat feeder guppies. They are angry, but can't survive in a cichlid community with capable cichlids. They can't close their mouth so they can only do damage if they ram a fish, but since their spine is deformed that is pretty much out of the question.
Blood parrots could probably be put with discus or angelfish IMO. In fact my g/f keeps hers with a big altum angel without any probnlems, and those the most touchy angel I can think of.
PoopSmart;1439534; said:
Can someone post a picture of a Parrot Cichlid, I thought they were all hybrid fish.
Jimmy
Common nameParrot cichlid
Fish name
Hoplarchus psittacus
Maximum size (min-max)
26.0 - 33.0 cm ( 10.2 - 13.0 in)
PH of water
5.5 - 6.5
Water hardness (dGH)
dGH 2.0 - 12.0 N
Recommended temperature
25.0 - 30.0 C ( 77.0 - 86.0 F)
Temperament to its family
peaceful
Temperament to other fish species
aggressive to smaller
Place in the aquarium
Middle levels
The way of breeding
Spawning
Fish origin
South America
Mystix212;1435831; said:
Youd think so eh, but my origional pair of BP's muched their way through countless Cardinals, Neons and even Danios were no problem too them, and we all know how manic danios can be. If it can fit in a BP's mouth it will get eaten.
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Some BP have more deformation as far as mouths than other. I have one female BP with a near perfect mouth, and a male with a very deformed mouth. My male although larger would have a worse time with cathing live prey. I say try one small tetra and see how they react. I would think that they might not be able to catch them.. Let us know if you try it.
