Red White Christmas Parrot

The red-and-white pattern varies with the fish. Ask how large this line gets before adding it to an existing setup.

Care at a glance

• Minimum tank 60 gallons for one full-sized parrot cichlid, with more room for tankmates. Ask about the adult size of this hybrid.
• Temperature 75–80°F (24–27°C) for common parrot hybrids
• Water pH 6.5–7.8 as a starting range. Match the fish’s holding water during acclimation. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0 ppm.

Tankmates and setup*

May defend a hide. In a roomy tank, choose sturdy tankmates of similar size and skip small or timid fish.

* Temperament varies by fish and setup.

Feeding

Choose a complete cichlid pellet the fish can pick up and swallow. Try Hikari Sinking Cichlid Gold if the pieces are small enough.

Photo by Underwater Tropics.