Description:
The Blood Red Parrot is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its unique, rounded body shape and vibrant red-orange coloration. It has a beak-like mouth and a compact, almost spherical body, which gives it its "parrot" name. Despite its unusual appearance, the Blood Red Parrot is a hardy and relatively peaceful fish.
Maximum Size:
Typically grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length.
Temperature:
Ideal water temperature ranges from 74°F to 80°F (23°C to 27°C).
Water Parameters:
pH: 6.5 to 7.4
Hardness: 2 to 18 dGH
Ammonia and Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: Less than 20 ppm
Compatibility:
Blood Red Parrots are generally peaceful and do well in community tanks with other similarly sized, non-aggressive fish. Avoid housing with extremely aggressive or very small fish, as they may be bullied or outcompeted for food. Suitable tank mates include cichlids of similar temperament, some catfish species, and larger tetras.
Diet:
Omnivorous; thrives on a varied diet including high-quality flake or pellet foods supplemented with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia. They also enjoy occasional vegetable matter like spirulina flakes or blanched vegetables.
Description:
The Blood Red Parrot is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its unique, rounded body shape and vibrant red-orange coloration. It has a beak-like mouth and a compact, almost spherical body, which gives it its "parrot" name. Despite its unusual appearance, the Blood Red Parrot is a hardy and relatively peaceful fish.
Maximum Size:
Typically grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length.
Temperature:
Ideal water temperature ranges from 74°F to 80°F (23°C to 27°C).
Water Parameters:
pH: 6.5 to 7.4
Hardness: 2 to 18 dGH
Ammonia and Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: Less than 20 ppm
Compatibility:
Blood Red Parrots are generally peaceful and do well in community tanks with other similarly sized, non-aggressive fish. Avoid housing with extremely aggressive or very small fish, as they may be bullied or outcompeted for food. Suitable tank mates include cichlids of similar temperament, some catfish species, and larger tetras.
Diet:
Omnivorous; thrives on a varied diet including high-quality flake or pellet foods supplemented with live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and daphnia. They also enjoy occasional vegetable matter like spirulina flakes or blanched vegetables.
