Parrot Cichlid (Hoplarchus psittacus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Parrot Cichlid

Sexing

Males, when mature, Have a rounder, larger look when females are are usually smaller

Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

Diet

Prefer Krill, and larger high protein pellets

Feeding regime

Every other day

Environment Specifics

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

Behaviour

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

Identification

As a juvenile, the Hoplarchus Psittacus does not display its adult coloration. The juveniles have a much more camouflaged look, dulled out with gray and dark teal. As they grow, they turn a much richer teal

Pictures

Juvenile

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )