has anyone ever kept true parrot cichlids? I don't know much about them but have the chance to get 4 of them at 5-8 inches long for $40 each. can someone tell me some info on them. always wanted some. info would be great and peoples personal experiences as well.
hoplarchus psittacus (true parrot cichlid)??
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They get big and can be on the aggressive side for a south American cichlid. Definitely a cool fish, but you need plenty of room to keep them happy.
Yeah I read they were aggressive. They are an awesome looking fish!
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Can be aggressive, i had one with a same sized texas in a 125 and they always butted heads. Mine also liked darker water and hiding places. His colour really popped when feeding or fighting. My wife thought his face was creepy.
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They can grow to over 12"...and very territorial. Also prone to HITH...
What size tank do you have?
Matt
What size tank do you have?
Matt
I have a 90 gallon at the moment. But I think I'm going to pass. I'm more so just interested in learning about them because I would like to have one or two once I get my 180. I cant find much about them online. I saw that they are very skiddish fish and that they are near impossible to breed.
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Here are some breeding: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...er-quot-Hoplarchus-psittacus&highlight=parrot
The real challenge is getting a stable pair... males tend to be bullies. A 90g is going to be too small. 180g will be too small if they don't like each other...
Matt
The real challenge is getting a stable pair... males tend to be bullies. A 90g is going to be too small. 180g will be too small if they don't like each other...
Matt
Gosh they are beautiful fish. I figured 90 would be too small. They are at a pet store in a display tank with about 100 tetras and barbs. Its a beautiful tank. But when you walk near it they swim to the back behind a peice of driftwood its weird. They just dont seem to like people lol. Maybe its all the little kids that tap and bang on the glass. They are a dream fish. I would love to own some one day!
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I think the get a bad rap for the aggression. i have a big solo fish (about 12 inches) in a mild cichlid community. Sevs, geos, datniod,rays/ No problem it has grown up in the tank with a lot of the fish but even additions have no issue. The parrot is the boss of the tank and occasional bumps a fish here or there but no damage and honestly only really show aggression is other fish are fighting. One of my favorite cichlids and i tell everyone if you have the chance to own one go for it!!!
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That is absolutley beautiful fish! You keep him with geos? Thats what my 90 is. I have 4 red head tapajos, 2 Steindachneri, a male balzani, 5 altifrons, and some other cichlids. You think its worth giving it a try with a small one in with them?
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