True Parrot Cichlid

Care requirements

• Minimum tank 120 gallons or larger for one adult, with a wide footprint
• Adult size Plan space for an adult of at least 10 in (25 cm)
• Temperature 78–84°F (26–29°C)
• Water chemistry pH 6.0–7.0
• Ammonia and nitrite 0 ppm

Housing & compatibility

Provide wood and open turning space in a mature, well-filtered aquarium. Keep only with suitably large tankmates that tolerate warm, soft water.

Diet

Offer a varied omnivore diet of prepared cichlid food, suitable plant ingredients and frozen invertebrates.

Species notes

Hoplarchus psittacus. A South American species from the Orinoco and Negro systems.

Reference photo by Редько Юрій (Користувач:Mazapura). Original photo · CC BY-SA 3.0