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Parrot Cichlid (Hoplarchus psittacus)

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Parrot Cichlid
Juvenile Parrot Cichlid
Species Hoplarchus psittacus
Family Cichlidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 113.562 liters
113,562.353 mL

30 US Gallons (113.6L)

Size 12.598 in

25-32 cm (9.8-12.6")

sg Freshwater
pH 5.5 - 7.5
Temp. 300.15 K
80.6 °F
540.27 °R

303.15 K
86 °F
545.67 °R
27 -30 °C (80.6-86°F)

Water Hardness

5-10 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

South America


Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Parrot Cichlid

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

[edit] Diet

More detail on diet...

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Well planted tank with sand as the substrate, and bogwood.

[edit] Behaviour

A peacful cichlid, that can be timid or bullied by more aggressive cichlids.

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

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